1991-1996 Ford Escort: Overview

Updated: 11/23/08

1992 Ford Escort 4-door sedan
1996 Ford Escort
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1991-1996 Ford Escort

  • Price Range:  $0 - $1,300
CG Rating

40

out of 100

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Pros

  • Fuel economy
  • Acceleration (GT, LX-E)
  • Antilock brakes (optional)
  • Ride

Cons

  • Engine noise
  • Rear-seat room
  • Road noise

Vehicle Highlights

For 1991, this popular subcompact was given a substantial reworking. Wheelbase grew four inches on a front-drive platform derived from the Mazda 323/Protege. Body styles were the same as before: 2- and 4-door hatchbacks, plus a 4-door station wagon. (The similar Mercury Tracer came as a 4-door notchback sedan or a wagon.) Low-end Pony and step-up LX Escorts kept the 1.9-liter Ford 4-cylinder engine from the prior generation. The GT 3-door hatchback got a smaller dual-cam engine that whipped up 127 horsepower. All Escorts had motorized front shoulder belts.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category Ford Escort LS 4-door notchback Rating
Performance 4
Fuel Economy 6
Ride Quality 4
Steering/Handling/Braking 4
Quietness 3
Controls/Materials 4
Interior Room 4
Room/Comfort (rear) 3
Cargo Capacity 3
Value within Class 5
Total Score: 40

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