The Ford Escort 1.8 Turbodiesel Saloon is a front wheel drive vehicle, with its engine positioned in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body.
Its engine is a turbocharged diesel, 1.8 litre, single overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This powerplant produces 69 bhp (70 PS/51 kW) of power at 4500 rpm, and maximum torque of 135 N·m (100 lb·ft/13.8 kgm) at 2500 rpm.
The engine transfers its power through to the wheels by means of a 5 speed manual gearbox.
It weighs a claimed 1106 kg at the kerb.
Its maximum speed stated is 163 km/h, which is 101 mph, quoted fuel consumption figures are 8.7/5.6/6.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 179.0 g/km.
Full specs
Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4295 mm
Weight
1106 kg
Engine type
turbocharged diesel
Engine size
1.8 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
70 PS / 69 bhp / 51 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
135 Nm / 100 ft.lb / 13.8 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 15.8 s
Top speed
163 km/h / 101 mph
Economy
8.7/5.6/6.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO₂ emissions
179.0 CO₂ g/km
1998 Ford Escort 1.8 Turbodiesel Saloon specifications