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Ford Escort Cabrio

1995 – 1998 Convertible United States

The Ford Escort Cabrio was in production from 1995 to 1998. Four variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 75 to 105 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,083 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1993 – 1995), peak power fell from 129 to 105 hp, and minimum weight went down by 92 kg. It was also available as hatchback, sedan and estate.

Ford Escort Cabrio 5 / 5
Body styleConvertible
Production1995 – 1998
Variants4
FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

3 Doors · Hatchback 1995 – 2000
4 Doors · Sedan 1995 – 2000
5 Doors · Hatchback 1995 – 2000
Estate / wagon 1995 – 2000

Key specifications (range)

Power75 – 105 hp
0–100 km/h11.0 – 14.1 s
Top speed169 – 183 km/h
Fuel economy7.6 – 8.1 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.4i 5MT (75 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 75 hp 14.1 s 169 5-Speed manual
1.6i 5MT (90 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 90 hp 12.7 s 173 5-Speed manual
1.8L TD 5MT (90 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 90 hp 11.5 s 170 5-Speed manual
1.8i 5MT (105 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 105 hp 11.0 s 183 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1392 cm3 (85 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 5500 RPM75 HP @ 5500 RPM74 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
80 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM109 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
105 mph (169 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175/65 R13

Dimensions

Length
163 in (4140 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.4 cuFT (266 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2387.6 lbs (1083 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3417.2 lbs (1550 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1597 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
66 KW @ 5500 RPM90 HP @ 5500 RPM89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
99 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM134 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
107.5 mph (173 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/60 R14

Dimensions

Length
163 in (4140 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.4 cuFT (266 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2528.7 lbs (1147 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3637.6 lbs (1650 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1753 cm3 (107 ci)
Power
66 KW @ 4500 RPM90 HP @ 4500 RPM89 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque
131 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM178 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/60 R14

Dimensions

Length
163 in (4140 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.4 cuFT (266 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2713.9 lbs (1231 kg)

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
113.7 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/60 R14

Dimensions

Length
163 in (4140 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.4 cuFT (266 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2592.6 lbs (1176 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3692.7 lbs (1675 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km
Length4,140 mm
Width1,679 mm
Height1,400 mm
Wheelbase2,520 mm
Curb weight1,083 – 1,231 kg
Torque109 – 178 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.