Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Dyno and Drag contour se vs vw jetta 1.8t

My friend just got a 2001 jetta 1.8t and was wondering how fast it was, so I look up the stats
Engine Type DOHC 20-valve 1.8 Liter Turbo I4 w/SMFI*
Engine Size 108 cid/1781 cc
Horsepower 150 @ 5700 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 155 @ 4500 RPM
Transmission Four-speed automatic
Curb Weight 3180 pounds

I compare that to my contour se (v6 5speed)

I have 170 hp 165 tq and my actual weight when I last weighed it at the dump was 3128, so I figure I should have him just the power to weight ratio, and he has an automatic. But we have access to a private peice of land that we can safely run the cars with indagering other people, he will pull on me everytime, I ussaly get a launch on him, but then he slow start creeping on me, by the time we hit 60 (thats where we stop) he has just about made up the 1.5 car lengths, so this is very confusing to me.