1995-2002 Escort OverviewFord Escort Overview (1995 - 2002)
1995 - 2002
Tech Specs Summary
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- 93 - 123 mph
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- 9.9 - 18.6 seconds
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- 59 - 128 BHP
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- 32.8 - 50.4 mpg
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- 1,000 - 1,263 kg
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- 380 - 735 L (Hatchback)
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- 322 L (Convertible)
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- 460 - 860 L (Estate)
This generation of the Ford Escort was produced by the American manufacturer Ford between 1995 - 2002. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a hatchback, convertible or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 59 BHP 1.3 L Inline 4 petrol engine all the way to a 128 BHP 1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Escort is the Ford Escort 1.8i Flair which scores 1.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 113 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 105 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 122 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Ford Escort 1.8 D Turnier is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 589 miles and can store 460-860 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 800 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
