Long-Term Wrapup: 1995 Ford Contour SE
| CHASSIS |
| Suspension, f/r | MacPherson struts, lower control |
| arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar/ |
| multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Steering | Rack and pinion, power assist |
| Brakes, f/r | Vented discs/vented discs, ABS |
| Wheels | 15 x 6.0, cast aluminum |
| Tires | Firestone Firehawk GTA, 205/60TR15 |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase, in./mm | 106.5/2705 |
| Length, in./mm | 183.9/4671 |
| Height, in./mm | 54.5/1384 |
| Ground clearance, in./mm | 6.1/156 |
| Curb weight, lb | 3040 |
| Weight distribution, f/r, % | 63/37 |
| Fuel capacity, gal. | 14.5 |
| Fuel economy,EPA, city/hwy., mpg | 22/30 |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec | 9.0 |
| Quarter mile, sec/mph | 16.7/83.6 |
| Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 132 |
| Slalom, mph | 62.2 |
| Lateral acceleration, g | 0.86 |
| MAINTENANCE |
| Total mileage | 15,049 |
| Test mileage | 14,772 |
| Fuel consumed, gal. | 668.7 |
| Fuel cost | $809.13 |
| Average mpg | 22.1 |
| Additional oil cost | 2 qt/$5.36 |
| Total maintenance | $99.16 |
| Problem areas | Transmission, rear shocks,
fuel filler door |
*Based on "Kelley Blue Book" wholesale price, excluding insurance, tax, title, and registration.
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