Compare: Ford Contour 1996 Sedan 170 Hp

General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Contour

Generation

Contour

Modification (Engine)

2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp)

Start of production

1996

End of production

2002

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.6 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

7.4 kg/Hp, 135.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.6 kg/Nm, 178.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 6250 rpm.

Power per litre

67 Hp/l

Torque

224 Nm @ 4250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Duratec

Engine displacement

2539 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

82.3 mm

Piston Stroke

79.5 mm

Compression ratio

9.7

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9.6 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1257 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

255 l

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Dimensions

Length

4671 mm

Width

1755 mm

Height

1384 mm

Wheelbase

2704 mm

Front track

1504 mm

Rear (Back) track

1486 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

185/70 R14 S