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1997 Ford Escort Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1997 Ford Escort specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1997 Ford Escort Research

1997 Ford Escort

Resale Value:$3,988  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

1997 Ford Escort Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
1,988 cc 2 liters 4 in-line front transverse engine with 84.8 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 9.2 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 6.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
48 liter fuel tank
Power: 82 kW , 110 HP @ 5,000 rpm; 125 ft lb @ 3,750 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
3.85:1 axle ratio
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim spare wheel
Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Black/grey body side molding
Front and rear body color bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.34
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,437, overall width (mm): 1,702, overall height (mm): 1,354, wheelbase (mm): 2,499, front track (mm): 1,435, rear track (mm): 1,435 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 9,601
Complex surface lens halogen bulb single headlights
Gloss paint
Rear window
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,491 and curb weight (kg) 1,114
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Roof antenna
Front ashtray
Stereo audio system with AM/FM
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 362
Front seats cigar lighter
Floor full console with open storage box
Courtesy lights
Front seats and rear seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Glove compartment
Height adjustable head restraints on front seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 993, rear headroom (mm): 935, front hip room (mm): 1,275, rear hip room (mm): 1,255, front leg room (mm): 1,080, rear leg room (mm): 864, front shoulder room (mm): 1,311, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,323 and interior volume (liters): 2,469
Low fuel level warning
Power steering
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Bench one-piece three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Cloth seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: five seats
Four speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Ventilation system with four fan speeds