Segment: Medium
Production years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Ford tried to differentiate the hatchback from the Escort's sedan versions and put the Orion nameplate on the four-door model. It lasted only three years.
In 1990, Ford introduced a new generation of the beloved Escort on the market. Its flowing lines and flush door handles made it look more upmarket at a glance. But the only chance to have the handles in body color was to have a black car. The carmaker carried over most of the body panels from the 5-door version, but it changed the rear part where Ford installed a closed-box trunk area instead of the hatchback style with a liftgate. In the back, the taillights were mounted only on the quarter panels.
Inside, the dashboard was the main downside of the car. It looked like Ford hired the same team that drew the lines for the Sierra lineup. They made it with straight lines and angular shapes, but that trend was already gone. There was room for five adults inside, but with little room for the center bench passenger. It was an adequate choice for the customers who 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 a diesel version. The base version was a frugal 1.3-liter unit that provided only 60 hp, while the top-performer version was the 1.8-liter engine with 105 hp. All versions were paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3i 5MT (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 |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.1 mph (153 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.6 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) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2059.1 lbs (934 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 160 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i 5MT (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: | 76 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 103 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 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) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2116.4 lbs (960 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1596 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: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.6 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 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) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2222.3 lbs (1008 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 183 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1596 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: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 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) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2189.2 lbs (993 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3251.8 lbs (1475 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 (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 |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.2 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 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) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2303.8 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 183 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L D 5MT (60 HP) | |
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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 |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 94.4 mph (152 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.9 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) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2253.1 lbs (1022 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |