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1998 Ford Contour Review

A mid-size marauder.

1998 Contour Review Summary & Specifications

With a price range that starts at $13,995, including destination, for

a basic Contour, we think this slick sedan family offers good performance,

quality and value right across the board.

And it's clear that for most, the V6 versions will offer enough hustle

and driving fun.

Nevertheless, for the truly young and restless, the SVT Contour is something

special. It provides mainstream ride comfort with lots of equipment and

all-around performance that's exceptional in this class.

After all, where is it written that a family sedan shouldn't be fun?

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1998 Ford Contour Specs
Vehicle CategoryMidsize Cars
EditorSue Mead
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)2.0-liter dohc 16v 4-cyl.
Engines (optional)170-hp 2.5-liter dohc 24v V6
Transmissions (standard)5-speed manual
Transmissions (optional)4-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)Dual airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled InKansas City, MO
Manufacturer Phone1-800-392-3673
Manufacturer URLwww.ford.com
Base Price MSRP22365


1998 Ford Contour Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPSVT
Standard Equipment(SVT) ABS, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD audio, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, keyless remote entry, leather upholstery, tilt steering, split-folding rear seat, 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels
Destination Charge
Options as Tested (MSRP)
Gas Guzzler Tax
Layout
Price as Tested22900
Horse Power130 @ 5750
Torque130 @ 4000
Fuel Economy24/34
Wheelbase106.5
Length/Width/Height184.7/69.1/54.5
Track Front/Rear59.2/58.5
Turning Radius
Seating Capacity3
Front Head/Hip/Leg room39.0/50.7/42.4
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room36.7/45.5/35.9
Trunk Volume13.9
Payload
Towing Capacity1000
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight2772
Stock TiresP185/70R-14
Brakes Front/Reardisc/drum
Fuel Capacity14.5
1998 Ford Contour