Ford Escort 3 Doors

1990 – 1992 3 Doors · Hatchback United States

The Ford Escort 3 Doors had a short production run, from 1990 to 1992. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 60 to 150 hp. The lightest version weighs only 920 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.3 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (1980 – 1986), peak power rose from 132 to 150 hp, and minimum weight went up by 130 kg.

Body style3 Doors · Hatchback

Production1990 – 1992

Variants9

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power60 – 150 hp

0–100 km/h8.4 – 18.1 s

Top speed152 – 208 km/h

Fuel economy5.3 – 8.5 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.3i 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	16.1 s	153	5-Speed manual
1.4i 5MT FWD (71 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	71 hp	14.3 s	163	5-Speed manual
1.6 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	11.8 s	177	5-Speed manual
1.6i 5MT FWD (105 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	10.6 s	186	5-Speed manual
1.8i 5MT FWD (105 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	10.4 s	187	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (114 HP) 1.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	114 hp	10.6 s	187	5-Speed manual
1.8L D 5MT FWD (125 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	125 hp	18.1 s	152	5-Speed manual
1.8i 5MT FWD (131 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	131 hp	9.3 s	202	5-Speed manual
2.0i 5MT FWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	8.4 s	208	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1396 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 6400 RPM60 HP @ 6400 RPM59 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 89 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM120 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 95.1 mph (153 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2028.3 lbs (920 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 160 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1392 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 52 KW @ 5600 RPM71 HP @ 5600 RPM70 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 76 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM103 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2085.6 lbs (946 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 181 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1597 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5800 RPM90 HP @ 5800 RPM89 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 93 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM126 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2094.4 lbs (950 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3141.6 lbs (1425 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 171 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1597 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 6000 RPM105 HP @ 6000 RPM103 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 100 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM135 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 115.6 mph (186 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2191.4 lbs (994 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3141.6 lbs (1425 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 183 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 5500 RPM105 HP @ 5500 RPM103 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 113 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM153 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2235.5 lbs (1014 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 183 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1493 cm3 (91 ci)
Power: 83.8 KW @ 6500 RPM114 HP @ 6500 RPM112 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 99 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM134 Nm @ 5500 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2173.8 lbs (986 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 140 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1753 cm3 (107 ci)
Power: 91.9 KW @ 6500 RPM125 HP @ 6500 RPM123 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 112 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM152 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 94.4 mph (152 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2173.8 lbs (986 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 140 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 96 KW @ 6250 RPM131 HP @ 6250 RPM129 BHP @ 6250 RPM
Torque: 120 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM162 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 125.5 mph (202 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2394.2 lbs (1086 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3362 lbs (1525 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 190 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 6000 RPM150 HP @ 6000 RPM148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 140 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM190 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 129.2 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/50VR15

Dimensions

Length: 159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2416.3 lbs (1096 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 202 g/km

Length4,041 mm

Width1,679 mm

Height1,349 mm

Wheelbase2,520 mm

Curb weight920 – 1,096 kg

Torque103 – 190 Nm

Ranges across all 9 variants of this generation.