1995 Ford Windstar
Redefining the stature of minivans, the 1995 Ford Windstar characterizes the
essence of what a minivan should be. Combining safety, comfort, cargo capacity
and driveability, the Windstar grasps what the basic American family needs. Making
Ford ahead of the minivan supremacy for now. The 1995 Windstar is bigger in wheelbase
and is also a tad more civilized in ride quality, handling, versatility and all-around
comfort. And even though appearance is always open to public opinion, others say
that the Windstar is better looking too.
The Windstar represent a painstaking refinement of everything that made the front-drive
minivan such a good idea to begin with. It's quiet, well appointed, and roomy,
and it has excellent road manners, as well as an impressive list of standard safety
features. And with a price range that matches any mini van producers almost dollar
for dollar, it's a must-drive for anyone interested in a king-size minivan.
Ford has been an industry leader in aerodynamic design since the creation of
the Taurus, and that expertise shows to good advantage in the Windstar. Its sleek
shape is not only pleasant to the eye, it's easy on the ears as well - aerodynamic
efficiency equals reduced wind noise. The Windstar's combination of flush-mounted
glass, flush-mounted wraparound bumpers, flush-mounted halogen headlamps, flush
door handles, steeply raked windshield and sloping hoodline all help to make this
one of the quietest minivans on the road today.
Good aerodynamics also help with fuel efficiency, and here, too, the Windstar
posts impressive numbers. Its optional 3.8-liter V6 engine produces a bit more
torque - the commodity that gets you off the line when the light turns green.Its
fuel economy ratings are also tops in its class at 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway.
The 1995 Windstar's league-leading statistics don't stop with aerodynamics. It
also has the lowest front and rear step-in heights in the minivan business, as
well as one of the smoothest sliding side doors. And the rear hatch advances the
state of the art. For openers, it features a door-type handle - you don't have
to pull it open by using your key as a lever. It also has twin side-latches, rather
than a single center-mounted floor latch, which helps keep the hatch closed in
rear-end impacts. When the hatch is fully raised, there's room enough for a 6-footer
to walk under without having to crouch. And a convenient pull-down strap makes
closures easy, regardless of your height.