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Ford Escort VI (GAL) 1.6 i 16V (88 Hp)
Overall Rating
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)
VI (GAL) Overview:
Ford Escort (VI (GAL)). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 i 16V (88 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A well-balanced 16-valve engine offering smooth power delivery and sufficient performance for comfortable cruising.
Fuel Economy
Expected to provide a good compromise between performance and fuel efficiency for a mid-range petrol engine.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Wide range of engine choices, from economical to high-performance
- • Good handling, especially in sportier variants
- • Practical and spacious for its class
- • Affordable to buy and maintain (non-Cosworth models)
- • Strong enthusiast following for RS and Cosworth models
Cons:
- • Interior quality can be basic and dated by modern standards
- • Some base engines are underpowered
- • Dated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Prone to rust, especially in older examples
- • High insurance and running costs for performance variants
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI (GAL): 1993 - 1995).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Escort |
| Generation: | VI (GAL) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 i 16V (88 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 88 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | L1H More details about the engine L1H |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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