Taking the place of Ford’s time-worn Tempo, the front-drive Contour was an outstanding new entry in the compact-family-sedan class.  Designed as a passenger-pleasing, styling, fuel-efficient, safety-minded “global car,” Counter was the result of a $6-billion investment and eight years of development. Eight inches shorter than the Taurus (but boasting about the same wheelbase), this five-passenger, … Continue reading 1995 Ford Contour Test Drive