FORD Escort Cabrio 1993-1995 Photos, engines & full specs

Ford introduced the fifth generation of the Escort range in 1990, but the open-top version came in 1993, and it was a blast, like its predecessors.

The blue-oval brand started the Escort's fifth-generation sales while the fourth-generation convertible was still on the market. All customers were waiting for the new rag-top Escort, but that one came only in 1993, and Ford claimed that it worth the wait.

With a new bodywork and a new suspension, the 1993 Escort Cabriolet was a budget open-top vehicle. It was priced more or less like a family car but offered the fun of an expensive convertible. Moreover, its running costs were similar to a regular hatchback. The open-top Escort shared the lower side of the bodywork with its three-door sibling, but the frameless windows at the front featured a different system to withstand the side air-pressure while driving. Ford had no other option than to install a safety arch where the B-pillar on the three-door version was, to enhance the vehicle's structural rigidity. The car sported differently styled taillights in the rear, with an up-kick on the inner side, on the trunk lid.

Inside, the dashboard featured a rounded instrument cluster, starting above the center stack and onto the instrument panel's outer side. Depending on the trim level, it featured a wood-trim on the dash. The sport bucket seats at the front were comfortable and didn't provide too much bolstering. In the back, there was hardly room for two adults due to the lack of legroom.

Under the hood, Ford installed a choice of two engines: a 1.6-liter and 1.8-liter gasoline. Both were paired to a five-speed manual gearbox.