Segment: Compact
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
The fifth generation of the Escort knew several facelifts, including the 1995 model, which some named as the sixth generation.
If someone could spot the differences between a 1993 and a 1995 Escort, that person should be chosen for a competition of “spot the 10 differences between these two images”. There were thin lines between the two facelifted models, and it was just a way for Ford to buy some time before the launch of the new compact-sized vehicle, the Focus, which arrived just three years later.
The new, oval-shaped grille and the headlights were replaced, like in most cases of facelifted models. The trend started to go toward round shapes, and Ford was happy since its badge was oval. For the four-door version, the carmaker already gave up the Orion name, which helped the car be well marketed.
The most significant differences were inside, where Ford introduced a completely new dashboard with improved materials and shapes. Its instrument cluster featured arched lines instead of the bulky form of its predecessor. Depending on the trim level, an oval-shaped clock was placed next to the steering wheel, while the center stack sported the HVAC units and the stereo-cassette sound system.
Depending on the market and trim level, the Escort sedan featured a choice of seven engines ranged between 60 hp and 105 hp. One of the most important improvements was the new, 1.8-liter turbodiesel engine that offered an excellent fuel-efficiency.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1392 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 5600 RPM 71 HP @ 5600 RPM 70 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 80 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 109 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105 mph (169 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
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: | 168.9 in (4290 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2215.6 lbs (1005 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 203 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1392 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 80 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 109 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105 mph (169 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2215.6 lbs (1005 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 203 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i | |
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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): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
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: | 168.9 in (4290 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2358.9 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i | |
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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): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
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: | 168.9 in (4290 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2394.2 lbs (1086 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 D | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1753 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 4800 RPM 60 HP @ 4800 RPM 59 BHP @ 4800 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): | 17.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
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: | 168.9 in (4290 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2358.9 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 TD (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1753 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 4500 RPM 70 HP @ 4500 RPM 68 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 135 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2464.8 lbs (1118 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 175 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 TD (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: | Manual, 5 Speed |
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: | 168.9 in (4290 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.3 cuFT (490 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2513.3 lbs (1140 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |