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Ford Escort Wagon II (USA) 2.0i LX (110 Hp) Automatic
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Ford Escort:
The Ford Escort is a small family car that was manufactured by Ford of Europe from 1968 until 2004. In total, the six generations were spread across three basic platforms: the original, rear-wheel-drive Mk. 1/Mk. 2 , the "Erika" front-wheel-drive Mk. 3/Mk. 4 , and the final CE-14 Mk. 5/Mk. 6 version. Its successor, the Ford Focus, was released in 1998, but the final generation of Escort was phased out gradually, with the panel van version ending production in 2002 in favour of the Ford Transit Connect....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Wagon II (USA) Overview:
Ford Escort (Wagon II (USA)). With 170 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1146 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0i LX (110 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides decent, smooth performance for an automatic, making it a comfortable option for daily driving and longer trips.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is reasonable for an automatic with this power level, though not class-leading.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent cargo capacity for its size
- • Generally reliable and easy to maintain
- • Affordable to purchase and operate
- • Simple, straightforward mechanics
- • Good visibility for driving
Cons:
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Modest performance, especially with 1.9L engine
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Basic ride quality and handling
- • Prone to rust in some climates
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V Cabrio (ALL): 1990 - 1992).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Escort |
| Generation: | Wagon II (USA) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0i LX (110 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 110 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 55.4 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1987 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.8 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 87.9 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.4 kg/Hp, 96 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.7 kg/Nm, 148.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1146 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1161 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 482 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4387 mm mm |
| Width: | 1702 mm mm |
| Height: | 1369 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2500 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1435 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1435 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R14 S |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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