Ford Contour/Mondeo

1997 – 2000 United States

The Ford Contour/Mondeo is a car built from 1997 to 2000. Seven variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 90 to 205 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Body styleNot specified

Production1997 – 2000

Variants7

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power90 – 205 hp

0–100 km/h7.7 – 13.4 s

Top speed180 – 232 km/h

Fuel economy6.3 – 9.5 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	13.4 s	180	5-Speed manual
1.8L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	13.2 s	180	5-Speed manual
1.6i 5MT FWD (95 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	95 hp	13.4 s	180	5-Speed manual
1.8i 5MT FWD (115 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	10.9 s	195	5-Speed manual
2.0i 5MT FWD (130 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	130 hp	9.9 s	206	5-Speed manual
2.5i V6 5MT FWD (170 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	170 hp	8.3 s	224	5-Speed manual
ST 2.5L 5MT FWD (205 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	205 hp	7.7 s	232	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5250 RPM90 HP @ 5250 RPM89 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 102 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM138 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.1 gallons (60.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65/R14

Dimensions

Length: 179.5 in (4559 mm)
Width: 68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height: 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2663.2 lbs (1208 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 191 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1753 cm3 (107 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 4500 RPM90 HP @ 4500 RPM89 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque: 131 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM177 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 16.1 gallons (60.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65/R14

Dimensions

Length: 179.5 in (4559 mm)
Width: 68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height: 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2817.5 lbs (1278 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4089.6 lbs (1855 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 172 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 70 KW @ 5250 RPM95 HP @ 5250 RPM94 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 105 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM142 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.1 gallons (60.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60R15

Dimensions

Length: 179.5 in (4559 mm)
Width: 68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height: 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2630.1 lbs (1193 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 191 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5750 RPM116 HP @ 5750 RPM114 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque: 117 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM158 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.1 gallons (60.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65/R14

Dimensions

Length: 179.5 in (4559 mm)
Width: 68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height: 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2698.5 lbs (1224 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 196 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 95.6 KW @ 5600 RPM130 HP @ 5600 RPM128 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 130 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM176 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.1 gallons (60.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65/R14

Dimensions

Length: 179.5 in (4559 mm)
Width: 68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height: 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3990.4 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 200 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2544 cm3 (155 ci)
Power: 125 KW @ 6250 RPM170 HP @ 6250 RPM168 BHP @ 6250 RPM
Torque: 162 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM220 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.1 gallons (60.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 139.2 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60/R15

Dimensions

Length: 179.5 in (4559 mm)
Width: 68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height: 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2932.1 lbs (1330 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4111.6 lbs (1865 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 228 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2495 cm3 (152 ci)
Power: 150.8 KW @ 6500 RPM205 HP @ 6500 RPM202 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM234 Nm @ 5500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.1 gallons (60.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 144 mph (232 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65/R14

Dimensions

Length: 179.5 in (4559 mm)
Width: 68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height: 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.7 in (1,501/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.5 cuFT (467 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2965 lbs (1345 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 16.3 mpg US (14.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)

Length4,559 mm

Width1,750 mm

Height1,369 mm

Wheelbase2,700 mm

Curb weight1,193 – 1,345 kg

Torque138 – 234 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.

1997 – 2000 Contour/Mondeo
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