Ford Escort 1.8 Manual (70 hp)

Generation 5 2nd facelift · 1995–2002

General

Car class
C
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
3
Number of seats
5
Body type
Hatchback

Dimensions

Length
4104 mm
Width
1691 mm
Height
1398 mm
Wheelbase
2525 mm
Front track
1440 mm
Rear track
1462 mm
Boot volume (min)
380 L
Boot volume (max)
735 L
Curb weight
1095 kg
Gross weight
1600 kg

Engine

Engine type
Diesel
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, transverse
Engine capacity
1,753 cm³
Boost type
Turbocharging
Engine power
70 hp
Max power (kW)
51 kW
Max power RPM
4,500 rpm
Maximum torque
135 Nm
Max torque RPM
2,500 rpm
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Compression ratio
21.5
Bore
82.5 mm
Stroke
82 mm
Aspiration
Fuel Injection Pump (Diesel)
Engine code
RVA
Valvetrain
OHC

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
5
Drive wheels
Front-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
175/70/R13
Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum

Performance

Maximum speed
163 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
14.3 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Combined fuel consumption
6.6 l/100 km
Fuel grade
Diesel
City fuel consumption
8.5 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
5.5 l/100 km

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