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Ford Contour

General information

ModelFord Contour
Year1998
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating51 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1989 ccm (121.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1989 ccm (121.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power130.00 PS (96 kW or 128 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque180.00 Nm (18.4 kgf-m or 132.8 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.9 x 88.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1047 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4720 litres (1,247 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1242 kg (2,738.1 pounds)
Overall length4680 mm (184.3 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
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