1986-1990 Escort OverviewFord Escort Overview (1986 - 1990)
1986 - 1990
Tech Specs Summary
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- 90 - 128 mph
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- 8.7 - 19.1 seconds
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- 49 - 130 hp
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- 27.3 - 47 mpg
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- 1,819 - 2,172 lbs
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- 15.9 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 9.7 ft3 (Convertible)
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- 9.7 - 12.7 ft3 (Wagon)
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- 12.7 ft3 (Hatchback)
This generation of the Ford Escort was produced by the American manufacturer Ford between 1986 - 1990. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as a sedan, convertible, wagon or hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 49 hp 1.1 L Inline 4 gasoline engine all the way to a 130 hp 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Escort is the Ford Escort RS Turbo which scores 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 130 hp and a power/weight ratio of 16.36 lb/hp it has a top speed of 128 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.7 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Ford Orion 1.3 CL, Bravo, Ghia is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 523 miles and can store 15.9 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 992 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 1,984 lbs.