Segment: Compact
Production years: 1993, 1994, 1995
Also known as the Orion, the Escort sedan was refreshed in 1993, together with the rest of the range.
The 1993 model-year had to be improved to comply with the new European emissions pollutions that came into force in 1994. Ford considered that it was a good time to refresh the exterior's look.
The Escort featured a mixed design, between the boxy-looking vehicles of the '80s and the flowing lines of the '90s. For the facelifted range, the grille featured black, slim, horizontal slats. The headlights and the turn-signals were in separate blocks and covered with clear glass. For the rest of the car, the lines remained similar, but an enhancement was made for the door handles, which were in body color, unlike the non-facelift version where they were black. In the back, the taillights were mounted only on the quarter panels.
Ford answered some criticisms and redesigned the dashboard, which now featured the center stack and the upper area modified. As for the instrument cluster, a new set of dials was installed, but offering the same information as on the non-facelifted version. For selected versions, an airbag was fitted as standard. The customers considered the four-door version a family sedan with a slight appeal for the middle-class buyers and the car-rental services as well.
Under the hood, Ford offered a choice of six engines, including two diesel versions. The base version was a frugal 1.3-liter unit that offered only 60 hp, while the top-performer version was the 1.8-liter engine with 108 hp. All versions were paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3i 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1264 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5000 RPM 60 HP @ 5000 RPM 59 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 75 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 101 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.1 mph (153 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2138.5 lbs (970 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5500 RPM 90 HP @ 5500 RPM 89 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 99 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 134 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2314.9 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5500 RPM 105 HP @ 5500 RPM 103 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 153 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.2 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2396.4 lbs (1087 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 D 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1753 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 54800 RPM 60 HP @ 54800 RPM 59 BHP @ 54800 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 110 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.1 mph (153 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2314.9 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 D Turbo 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1753 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4500 RPM 90 HP @ 4500 RPM 89 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 178 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2513.3 lbs (1140 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |