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Used 1997 Ford Contour LX Sedan 4D
Columbus, OH
43085
3.8
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2772 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 89.4 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.0 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 183.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 53.9 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 13.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 106.5 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.1 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 28 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 170 @ 6250 RPM | ||
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Torque | 165 @ 4250 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 2.5 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
1997 Ford Contour LX Sedan 4D Standard Features
1997 Ford Contour
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1997 Ford Contour
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
3.8
Consumer Rating
419 ratings
Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
3.9
Comfort
4.1
Reliability
4.1
Styling
3.9
1997 Ford Contour LX Sedan 4D Safety
Safety Features & Technology
Not Available
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Driver Front
5.0
Passenger Front
4.0
Front Side
3.0
Rear Side
4.0
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 Used 1997 Ford Contour LX Sedan 4D |  New 2025 Audi RS 3 |  New 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 |  New 2026 Porsche Panamera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A | $39,095 | N/A | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.8 | 5.0 | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 28/Comb 21 MPG | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 23 MPG | City 151/Hwy 120/Comb 135 MPGe | N/A | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Electric | Gas | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | N/A | $56,705 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 6250 RPM | 401 @ 6500 RPM | 149 HP | 348 @ 5400 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 2.5 Liter | 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | Electric Motor | V6, Twin Turbo, 2.9 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
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