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 hp
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- 27.3 - 42 mpg
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- 2,205 - 2,784 lbs
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- 11.4 ft3 (Convertible)
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- 16.2 - 30.4 ft3 (Wagon)
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- 13.4 - 26 ft3 (Hatchback)
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 convertible, wagon or hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 59 hp 1.3 L Inline 4 gasoline engine all the way to a 128 hp 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 21.08 lb/hp 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 16.2-30.4 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,764 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
