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Ford Escort Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1986–1990) — Fourth Generation

The fourth-generation Ford Escort covers a wide spread of everyday cars, from the compact Mini 3-doors and Mini 5-doors hatchbacks to the practical Estate 5-door and the open-top Cabrio.

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Ford Escort Engines and Transmissions

Most versions pair a modest four-cylinder Ford Escort engine with front-wheel drive, so power reaches the road efficiently and predictably. Examples include the 1.3 MT and diesel 1.6 MT in the Estate 5-door, plus the 1.1 AT, whose automatic transmission suits stop-start town driving.

Cabrio — Ford Escort Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Ford Escort Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1368 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	109 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1392 cm³	73 hp	54 kW	106 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1597 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	133 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1597 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	138 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1597 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	133 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Estate 5-door — Ford Escort Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Ford Escort Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1392 cm³	73 hp	54 kW	106 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1299 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	101 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1368 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	109 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1597 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	133 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1608 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Diesel	1753 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	110 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Mini 5-doors — Ford Escort Engines and Transmissions

Mini 5-doors Ford Escort Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.1 AT	Gasoline	1119 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	83 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.1 MT	Gasoline	1119 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	83 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1299 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	101 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1323 cm³	63 hp	46 kW	102 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1368 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	109 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1392 cm³	73 hp	54 kW	106 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	88 hp	65 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1597 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	133 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1597 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	133 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1608 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Diesel	1753 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	110 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Mini 3-doors — Ford Escort Engines and Transmissions

Mini 3-doors Ford Escort Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.1 AT	Gasoline	1119 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	83 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.1 MT	Gasoline	1119 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	83 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1299 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	101 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1323 cm³	63 hp	46 kW	102 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1368 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	109 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1392 cm³	73 hp	54 kW	106 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	88 hp	65 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1597 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	133 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1597 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	133 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1608 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Diesel	1753 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	110 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1597 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	138 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1597 cm³	132 hp	97 kW	179 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Ford Escort Dimensions

Cabrio — Ford Escort Dimensions

Cabrio Ford Escort Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.4 MT	4020 mm	1640 mm	1385 mm	2400 mm	140 mm
1.4 MT	4020 mm	1640 mm	1385 mm	2400 mm	140 mm
1.6 MT	4020 mm	1640 mm	1385 mm	2400 mm	140 mm
1.6 MT	4020 mm	1640 mm	1385 mm	2400 mm	140 mm
1.6 MT	4020 mm	1640 mm	1385 mm	2400 mm	140 mm

Estate 5-door — Ford Escort Dimensions

Estate 5-door Ford Escort Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.4 MT	4079 mm	1640 mm	1390 mm	2399 mm	140 mm
1.3 MT	4079 mm	1640 mm	1390 mm	2399 mm	140 mm
1.4 MT	4079 mm	1640 mm	1390 mm	2399 mm	140 mm
1.6 MT	4079 mm	1640 mm	1390 mm	2399 mm	140 mm
1.6 MT	4079 mm	1640 mm	1390 mm	2399 mm	140 mm
1.8 MT	4079 mm	1640 mm	1390 mm	2399 mm	140 mm

Mini 5-doors — Ford Escort Dimensions

Mini 5-doors Ford Escort Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.1 AT	4019 mm	1640 mm	1371 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.1 MT	4019 mm	1640 mm	1371 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.3 MT	4019 mm	1640 mm	1371 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.3 MT	4019 mm	1640 mm	1371 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.4 MT	4019 mm	1640 mm	1371 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.4 MT	4019 mm	1640 mm	1371 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.6 MT	4019 mm	1640 mm	1371 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.6 MT	4019 mm	1640 mm	1371 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.6 MT	4019 mm	1640 mm	1371 mm	2399 mm	880 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4019 mm	1640 mm	1371 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.8 MT	4019 mm	1640 mm	1371 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm

Mini 3-doors — Ford Escort Dimensions

Mini 3-doors Ford Escort Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.1 AT	4062 mm	1834 mm	1350 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.1 MT	4062 mm	1834 mm	1350 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.3 MT	4062 mm	1834 mm	1350 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.3 MT	4062 mm	1834 mm	1350 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.4 MT	4062 mm	1834 mm	1350 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.4 MT	4062 mm	1834 mm	1350 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.6 MT	4062 mm	1834 mm	1350 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.6 MT	4062 mm	1834 mm	1350 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.6 MT	4062 mm	1834 mm	1350 mm	2399 mm	880 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4062 mm	1834 mm	1350 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.8 MT	4062 mm	1834 mm	1350 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.6 MT	4062 mm	1834 mm	1350 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm
1.6 MT	4062 mm	1834 mm	1350 mm	2399 mm	Not provided	140 mm