In 1998, Ford restyled the Contour and Mystique. Many magazines, including Car and Driver, compared the Contour to many European cars, due to its light yet nimble. Introduced in 1994 as a 1995 model, this version came well equipped compared to other cars in its class.
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The Contour received five stars for both the driver and passenger in the NHTSA test. The head, neck, and chest were all well protected and the dummy movement was well controlled, however, excessive footwell intrusion contributed to high forces on both legs and a "Marginal" structural rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Contour a "Poor" overall rating in the frontal impact crash. A base model was also available from model year 1997 through 1999. The Mystique was initially available in entry-level GS, LS both available with the "sport" option. It was marketed as a car for a serious driver who wants an economical car. The "Sport" model was an option in both SE and GL series.
However, in April 1996, Ford produced a "Sport" model in both the 2.0 L four-cylinder and 2.5 L V6. Prices ranged from about USD 14,000 for base GL versions to just under USD 20,000 for an SE with all available options.
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A 5-speed manual transmission was standard on all models, with a 4-speed automatic as an option. A 125 hp (93 kW), 2.0 L Zetec inline four-cylinder engine was standard on the GL and LX models, while a 170 hp 2.5 L Duratec V6 was standard on SE models and optional on the GL and LX. Initially, three trim levels were available for the Contour a base GL, a more luxurious LX and a sporty SE. Although the cars ended up slightly larger than the Tempo and Topaz, and the Mondeo was marketed as a large family car in Europe, reviewers would judge the car too small for American tastes compared to Japanese product lines where the Toyota's Camry was their next size up from compact cars. The interior was slightly different, though the Ford Focus would be more successful as "one design for the world". While the Mondeo has been afforded three body styles (4-door sedan, 5-door liftback and a station wagon), the North American variants were developed as sedans only. ĭevelopment of the European Mondeo and its derivatives, the Contour and Mystique, was a major project for Ford Motor Company. The Contour and Mystique replaced the Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz in the U.S., and were based on Ford's CDW27 platform.īoth the contour and Mystique were praised for its handling and ride quality, and were even dubbed "A fun four-door sedan that offered European moves at American prices" in an Edmunds review.
The Ford Contour, and its sister, the Mercury Mystique, were compact cars that were derived from the first-generation, globally marketed Ford Mondeo. So that means she will never bother me to drive it and I like it.54.5 in (1,384 mm) (Mystique, SVT & 1995–97) She loved her Lincoln Mark and loves her new Audi Turbo. At least with the race car there is some kind of warning. You are never exactly sure in 2nd or 3rd gear which direction it wants to go until it happens. While it is not even close to my dragster, it is fast for a street car. When I merged onto the highway in 3rd gear it went from 50 to 100 mph right now. I am not sure what the top speed is but I would guess 175 fairly easy. 125 mph comes and it is still accelerating HARD. 3rd gear is better but you better know exactly where you want to go because it compresses time pretty quickly. 1st and 2nd gear are nearly worthless, no traction what so ever. If you are thinking of turbocharging something - Do It.įirst, 363 HP in a lightweight great handling car is fantastic. I have a few rambling thoughts after driving my newly modified Ford Contour SVT 3.0 Turbo.
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