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Ford Escort VI Turnier (GAL) 1.6 i 16V (88 Hp)
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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)
VI Turnier (GAL) Overview:
Ford Escort (VI Turnier (GAL)). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 i 16V (88 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A slightly detuned version of the 90hp 1.6i, offering similar but marginally less spirited performance.
Fuel Economy
Expected to have similar fuel economy to its 90hp counterpart, making it an average performer.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and spacious estate body style
- • Good fuel economy from diesel engines
- • Affordable to buy and maintain
- • Simple, robust mechanicals (for some engines)
- • Large boot capacity for its class
Cons:
- • Dated design and interior quality
- • Below-average Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Some petrol engines lack refinement and power
- • Road noise and ride comfort can be average
- • Prone to rust in older models
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 Turnier (GAL) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 i 16V (88 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| 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: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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