Quick answer
The 1999 Ford Contour, the latest model year on record, is 184.3″ long, 69.3″ wide and 54.3″ tall on a 106.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,954 lb. At 15.4 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.6 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Ford Contour generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1999 | 183.9″ | 69.3″ | 54.3″ | 106.3″ | 2,895 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Contour year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 184.3″ | 69.3″ | 106.7″ | 3 | |
| 1998 | 184.3″ | 69.3″ | 106.7″ | 3 | |
| 1997 | 183.9″ | 69.3″ | 106.7″ | 2 | |
| 1996 | 183.9″ | 69.3″ | 106.7″ | 2 | |
| 1995 | 183.9″ | 69.3″ | 106.3″ | 2 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Contour fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.4 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.4 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.8 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 1,141 cars within 10″ of its length, the Contour is lighter than 84%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,141 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.3″ | 72″ | −2.7″ |
| Wheelbase | 106.7″ | 107.5″ | −0.8″ |
| Curb weight | 2,954 lb | 3,605 lb | −651 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Contour bigger than the 1998?
No. The 1999 and 1998 Contour are the same size, within half an inch and 28 lb of each other.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 Contour model years, 1995 to 1999. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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