1997 Ford Contour GL
The 1997 Ford Contour GL is a 125-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,820 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 125 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Contour measures 183.9 inches long on a 106.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,769 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,820 ($30,009 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 125 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 14 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14.0 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.9 in |
| Width | 69.1 in |
| Height | 54.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,769 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars