1998 Ford Escort 1.8 Turbodiesel specifications

1998 Ford Escort 1.8 Turbodiesel data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2523 mm 99.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1439 mm 56.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1462 mm 57.6 inches
Length 4138 mm 162.9 inches
Width 1700 mm 66.9 inches
Height 1346 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1104 kg 2434 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged diesel
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1753 cc
(106.975 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.5 × 82 mm
3.25 × 3.23 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 90 PS (89 bhp) (66 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque 180 Nm (133 ft·lb) (18.4 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 37.9 kW/litre
51.5 ps/litre
50.8 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 102.68 Nm/litre
1.24 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 21.5:1
Fuel system diesel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1290.3 kPa (187.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 438.25 cc
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 177 km/h (110 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
81.74 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
60.12 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
80.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.63 kg/kW
27.79 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 8.6/5.4/6.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km8.6/5.4/6.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre11.6/18.5/15.4 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG32.8/52.3/43.5 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG27.4/43.6/36.2 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 172.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6 x 14
Wheel size rear 6 x 14
Tyres front 185/60 HR 14
Tyres rear 185/60 HR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID522841
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1998 Ford Escort 1.8 Turbodiesel added 2017-06-25.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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