Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1991, 1992
Ford tried to distinguish its Escort body versions with different nameplates, such as the Orion for the four-door sedan and the Clipper for the station wagon.
The last generation of the Escort was available in all body shapes for the compact market. While the three-door version was the most thought-after by the young customers, the station-wagon was preferred by those who needed more trunk space for a stroller and other toddler-related items. Nevertheless, it offered a great deal of value for the money.
The Escort Clipper came on the market at a time when the old, boxy-design of the '80s started to be replaced with rounded shapes of the '90s. Its carmaker tried and succeeded in combining the two trends. A grille with sharp horizontal slats accompanied its rounded headlights. The rest of the body panels were curved. Even the tailgate was rounded, making the station wagon look like a hatchback with a longer rear end, unlike its hatchback sibling, which featured a two-and-a-half body design.
The interior featured bucket seats at the front and a folding bench in the rear. Ford installed the tachometer on the dashboard as an option for specific models and as standard for higher trim levels and more powerful engines. Like its five-door sibling, the Clipper featured a split-folding rear seat bench that allowed the owner to expand the trunk area.
Ford installed a wide range of engines, starting with a fuel-efficient, 60 hp turbodiesel unit. At the other end of the scale, the engineers introduced a 1.8-liter, fuel-injected four-mill that produced 105 hp. All versions were paired to a 5-speed gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i 5MT FWD (71 HP) | |
---|---|
Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1392 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 5600 RPM 71 HP @ 5600 RPM 70 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 76 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 103 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
---|---|
Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
---|---|
Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
---|---|
Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
---|---|
Tire Size: | 175/70 TR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
---|---|
Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
---|---|
Unladen Weight: | 2237.7 lbs (1015 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
---|---|
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 181 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
---|---|
Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 6000 RPM 105 HP @ 6000 RPM 103 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 135 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
---|---|
Top Speed: | 115.6 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
---|---|
Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
---|---|
Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
---|---|
Tire Size: | 175/70 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
---|---|
Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
---|---|
Unladen Weight: | 2306 lbs (1046 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
---|---|
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 183 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
---|---|
Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5800 RPM 90 HP @ 5800 RPM 89 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 126 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
---|---|
Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
---|---|
Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
---|---|
Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
---|---|
Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
---|---|
Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
---|---|
Unladen Weight: | 2275.2 lbs (1032 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
---|---|
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT (105 HP) | |
---|---|
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: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
---|---|
Top Speed: | 116.2 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
---|---|
Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
---|---|
Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
---|---|
Tire Size: | 175/70 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
---|---|
Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
---|---|
Unladen Weight: | 2396.4 lbs (1087 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
---|---|
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 183 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8D 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
---|---|
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 |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
---|---|
Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
---|---|
Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
---|---|
Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
---|---|
Tire Size: | 175/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
---|---|
Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
---|---|
Unladen Weight: | 2314.9 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
---|---|
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 146 g/km |