First Impressions of the Ford Contour for 1998
When you think of the "Ford Contour" what will usually come to mind for Ford enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Contour has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1998 model is no exception. The Ford Contour falls into the sedan for the family category.
Stop and Go
Standard equipment in the Contour for 1997 and 1998 includes the 2.0 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 5-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the Zetec engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Contour.
The Contour uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Contour SE are 69.10 inches wide by 184.60 inches long. It sits 54.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $14,460, with a dealer invoice cost of $13,544. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1998 Contour is a SFI system, running on BI-FUEL . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 1998 Contour gets 29 - 35 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 - 24 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Ford Contour SE sold well in 1998. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Contour.
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Tags: 4-Door, Ford Contour, SE, Sedan, United States market
