Ford Escort VII Hatch  (GAL,AFL)

Key specs

Ford Escort Hatchback 1996, 1999

What is the body type?Hatchback, 3/5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?6.5 l/100 km
How fast is the car?163 km/h
0-100 km/h: sec
How much power?70 Hp, 135 Nm
What is the engine size?1.8 l
1753 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4104 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1691 mm
What is the curb weigh?1095 kg
What is the gross weigh?1600 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?380 - 735 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1996-1999 Ford Escort VII Hatch (GAL,AFL) 1.8 TD (70 Hp) Specs 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

General information
Brand Ford
Model Escort
Generation Escort (GAL,AFL)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 TD (70 Hp)
Start of production 1996
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats5
Doors3/5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 6.5 l/100 km 36.19 US mpg
43.46 UK mpg
Fuel Type Diesel
Maximum speed163 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio15.6 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 70 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre 39.9 Hp/l
Torque 135 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine displacement1753 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore82.5 mm
Piston Stroke82 mm
Compression ratio21.5
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
TurbineTurbocharger
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1095 kg
Max. weight 1600 kg
Max load 505 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 380 - 735 l
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Dimensions
Length 4104 mm
Width 1691 mm
Height 1398 mm
Wheelbase 2525 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 175/70 R13 T