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.
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