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Generation 5

Ford Escort 5-door hatchback

08.1990 - 07.1992 · Europe

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Generation 5

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Choosing a Ford Escort

Ford Escort, Generation 5, Europe market. This overview covers 26 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (08.1990 - 07.1992). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 26 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine displacement, cc
1119–1796
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
CVT, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2525
Ground clearance, mm
150
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Ford Escort · Generation 5 · Europe · 08.1990 - 07.1992. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

Generation and equipment description ↗

Folding rear seats
This changes the balance between passenger and luggage space. Check whether the folded surface is level and whether long items can pass through.
Rear drum brakes
For a version with rear drum brakes, identify parts by body code and specification. Front disc brakes do not imply the same rear brake layout.

Specifications and technical details

26 versions

1.3 L, 62 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford HCS J6A · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.3 MT Escort GhiaTop grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.3 MT Escort CLXBase grade 08.1990 - 07.1992

1.4 L, 70 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

F6F; F6G · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.4i MT Escort GhiaTop grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.4i MT Escort CLBase grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.4i MT Escort CLXUpper grade 08.1990 - 07.1992

1.4 L, 70 hp, petrol, CVT, front-wheel drive

F6F; F6G · CVT · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.4i CTX Escort GhiaTop grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.4i CTX Escort CLXBase grade 08.1990 - 07.1992

1.4 L, 72 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH F6G · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.4 MT Escort GhiaTop grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.4 MT Escort CLXBase grade 08.1990 - 07.1992

1.6 L, 89 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH LUJ · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.6 MT Escort GhiaTop grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.6 MT Escort CLXUpper grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.6 MT Escort CLBase grade 08.1990 - 07.1992

1.6 L, 89 hp, petrol, CVT, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH LUK · CVT · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.6 CTX Escort GhiaTop grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.6 CTX Escort CLBase grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.6 CTX Escort CLXUpper grade 08.1990 - 07.1992

1.6 L, 103 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH LJF · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.6i MT Escort GhiaTop grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.6i MT Escort CLXBase grade 08.1990 - 07.1992

1.8 L, 103 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford Zetec RDA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.8i MT Escort GhiaTop grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.8i MT Escort CLBase grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.8i MT Escort CLXUpper grade 08.1990 - 07.1992

1.8 L, 59 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford Endura-D RTE · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.8D MT Escort GhiaTop grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.8D MT Escort CLBase grade 08.1990 - 07.1992
1.8D MT Escort CLXUpper grade 08.1990 - 07.1992

1.3 L, 59 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford HCS J4B · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.3i MT Escort CLBase grade 08.1991 - 07.1992
1.3i MT Escort CLXTop grade 08.1991 - 07.1992

1.1 L, 54 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford HCS 1.1 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.1 MT Escort CL 08.1990 - 07.1991

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