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1998 Ford Escort Specs

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LX 4dr Sedan | Show All Styles

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Fuel Economy

28 mpg

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Edmunds Type: Compact Sedan
Where Built: Mexico/United States
EPA Class: Compact Cars

Dimensions

Exterior

Length: 174.7 in.

Width: 67 in.

Height: 53.3 in.

Wheel Base: 98.4 in.

Curb Weight: 2468 lbs.

Interior

Front Head Room: 39 in.

Front Hip Room: 50.2 in.

Front Shoulder Room: 51.6 in.

Rear Head Room: 36.7 in.

Rear Shoulder Room: 52.1 in.

Rear Hip Room: 49.4 in.

Front Leg Room: 42.5 in.

Rear Leg Room: 34 in.

Luggage Capacity: 12.8 cu. ft.

Maximum Seating: 5

Performance Data

Performance

Acceleration (0-60 mph): 10.9 sec.

Braking Distance (60-0 mph): 140 ft.

Base Number of Cylinders: 4

Base Engine Size: 2 liters

Base Engine Type: Inline 4

Horsepower: 110 hp

Max Horsepower: 5000 rpm

Torque: 125 ft-lbs.

Max Torque: 3750 rpm

Maximum Towing Capacity: 1000 lbs.

Drive Type: FWD

Turning Circle: 31.5 ft.

Fuel Data

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.8 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway/Combined)
Manual: 24 mpg / 34 mpg / 28 mpg
Range in Miles:
Manual: 307.2 mi. / 435.2 mi. / 358.4 mi.

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