Ford Contour vs. Mercury Mystique
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Contour and the Mercury Mystique.
When we compare the Ford Contour's and the Mercury Mystique's specifications and ratings, The Mercury Mystique has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Contour's and the Mercury Mystique's specifications and ratings, the Mercury Mystique is a better car than the Ford Contour.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Ford Contour and the Mercury Mystique makes 125 horsepower. The Contour is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. The Mystique is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 465 miles. This gives the Mercury Mystique the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Contour. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$17,410
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$16,825
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Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91,822
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70,949
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Ford Contour Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mercury Mystique Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Contour
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercury Mystique
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Contour Rankings
Not yet available
Mercury Mystique Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Natural Gas
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Contour Trim Levels
SE, SE Sport
Mercury Mystique Trim Levels
GS, LS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
125 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
130 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
125 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
130 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 465 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2769 lbs
Width:
69.1 inches
Height:
54.5 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2769 lbs
Width:
69.1 inches
Height:
54.5 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Deep Navy Blue Clearcoat Metallic / Medium Steel Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Brown
Chestnut Clearcoat Metallic
Gold
Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic
Green
Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic
Red
Cabernet Red Clearcoat Metallic / Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic
Silver
Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic
White
Vibrant White Clearcoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Deep Navy Blue Clearcoat Metallic / Medium Steel Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Brown
Chestnut Clearcoat Metallic
Gold
Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic
Green
Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic
Red
Cabernet Red Clearcoat Metallic / Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic
Silver
Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic
White
Vibrant White Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Blue
Midnight Blue
Gray
Graystone
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Blue
Midnight Blue
Gray
Graystone
Beige
Prairie Tan
