1997 Ford Aspire Aspire
The 1997 Ford Aspire Aspire is a 63-hp 1.3-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,630 MSRP and is rated at 33 mpg combined.
It makes 63 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 74 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 29 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (33 mpg combined).
The Aspire measures 152.8 inches long on a 90.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,056 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,630 ($19,500 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.3L I4 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 63 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 74 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 29 MPG |
| Highway | 38 MPG |
| Combined | 33 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 10 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 13.0 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 152.8 in |
| Width | 65.7 in |
| Height | 55.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,056 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars