1991-1996 Ford Escort: Technical Specifications
Updated: 02/28/12
1996 Ford Escort
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Specs for this generation Ford Escort/ZX2 include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door hatchback | 4-door hatchback | 4-door sedan | 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 98.4 | 98.4 | 98.4 | 98.4 |
| Overall Length, in. | 170.0 | 170.0 | 170.9 | 171.3 |
| Overall Width, in. | 66.7 | 66.7 | 66.7 | 66.7 |
| Overall Height, in. | 52.5 | 52.5 | 52.7 | 53.6 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2355 | 2385 | 2404 | 2451 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 35.2 | 36.0 | 12.1 | 66.9 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.4 | 38.4 | 38.4 | 38.4 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.7 | 41.7 | 41.7 | 41.7 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.4 | 38.5 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 34.6 | 34.6 | 34.5 | 34.6 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Two engines were available in 1991 Escorts: a carryover 1.9-liter, rated at 88 horsepower; or in the GT, a Mazda dual-overhead-cam 1.8-liter (four valves per cylinder) that made 127 horses. Transmissions were supplied by Mazda: either a 5-speed stick or an optional 4-speed automatic. For 1996, the 1.9-liter engine gained platinum-tipped spark plugs. Ford issued an all-new Escort as an early '97 model.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horsepower / Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed | |
| ohc I4 | 1.9 / 114 | 88 / 108 | 5-speed manual: 31/38 4-speed automatic: 26/34 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 25.9 |
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| dohc I4 | 1.8 / 109 | 127 / 114 | 5-speed manual: 25/31 4-speed automatic: 23/29 |
5-speed manual: 21.6 4-speed automatic: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Mexico, USA
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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