1997-2003 Ford Escort/ZX2: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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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 coupe | 4-door sedan | 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 98.4 | 98.4 | 98.4 |
| Overall Length, in. | 175.2 | 174.7 | 172.7 |
| Overall Width, in. | 67.4 | 67.0 | 67.0 |
| Overall Height, in. | 52.3 | 53.3 | 53.9 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2478 | 2468 | 2531 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 11.8 | 12.8 | 63.4 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.0 | 39.0 | 38.7 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 35.1 | 36.7 | 39.1 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 33.4 | 34.0 | 34.0 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
All sedans and wagons carried an overhead-cam 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, making 110 horsepower. The 1998 ZX2 got a more potent dual-overhead-cam 2.0-liter four, producing 130 horsepower. A 5-speed manual gearbox was standard on all models; 4-speed automatic transmission optional.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I4 | 2.0 / 121 | 130 | 127-135 | 5-speed manual: 26/33 4-speed automatic: 25/33 |
5-speed manual: 24.5 4-speed automatic: 29 |
| ohc I4 | 2.0 / 121 | 110 | 125 | 5-speed manual: 28/37 4-speed automatic: 26/34 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 23.9 |
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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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