Compare 1999 Ford Contour - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $14,560 | $20,535 | $16,999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $13,615 | $18,790 | $15,116 |
| Destination | $535 | $560 | $435 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | Keyfob | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Driver | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| CD Player | Single | Single | Single |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 Performance | 6 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Traction Control | N/A | N/A | ABS |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Door Locks | Manual | Power | Power |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Retractable |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Black | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Lip | Wing |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P185/70SR14.0 BSW AS | P225/60SR16.0 BSW AS | P205/60HR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | Steel | Silver Aluminum | Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.8L V-6 | 2.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Partial Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Comfort | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Strut | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.84 | 3.29 | 3.88 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 184.6 " | 200.9 " | 185.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.1 " | 72.5 " | 71.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.4 " | 55.2 " | 55.5 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.8L V-6 | 2.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 125 @ 5,500 Rpm | 200 @ 5,200 Rpm | 170 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 130 @ 4,000 Rpm | 225 @ 4,000 Rpm | 166 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.34/3.46 " | 3.80/3.40 " | 3.31/2.95 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,639 Lbs. | 3,372 Lbs. | 3,128 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 " | 107.5 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 59.2 " | 59.5 " | 60.6 " |
| Rear Track | 58.5 " | 59.0 " | 59.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | 18.3 '' | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .33 | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 42.4 " | 43.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.4 " | 36.6 " | 36.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.0 " | 38.4 " | 39.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.7 " | 37.4 " | 37.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 50.7 " | 55.4 " | 55.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 45.3 " | 55.3 " | 54.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 58.4 " | 56.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.3 " | 58.4 " | 55.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 13.9 Cu.ft. | 15.5 Cu.ft. | 13.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 13.9 Cu.ft. | 15.5 Cu.ft. | 13.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 90 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 15.0 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. | 17.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 4 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | 3 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Bumpers | N/A | marginal | marginal |
| Restraints | N/A | good | good |
| Head Restraint | N/A | poor | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | marginal |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | marginal |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | acceptable |
