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1998 Ford Escort Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 1998 Ford Escort comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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1998 |
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Ford |
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| Model |
Escort |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| MSRP |
$11,430.00 |
$11,680.00 |
$11,680.00 |
$10,995.00 |
| Destination |
$415.00 |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
$450.00 |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| Standard Engine |
2L 110hp I4 |
2L 132hp I4 |
2L 132hp I4 |
1.8L 125hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
110 @ 5000 RPM |
132 @ 6000 RPM |
132 @ 6000 RPM |
125 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
125 @ 3750 RPM |
129 @ 5000 RPM |
129 @ 5000 RPM |
108 @ 4500 RPM |
| Valves |
2 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
1988 |
1996 |
1996 |
1793 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.3 X 3.5 |
3.4 X 3.3 |
3.4 X 3.3 |
3.2 X 3.4 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.2:1 |
9.8:1 |
9.8:1 |
9.5:1 |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| City (mpg) |
28 |
29 |
29 |
24 |
| Highway (mpg) |
38 |
41 |
41 |
31 |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2467 |
2398.6 |
2398.6 |
2605.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
98.4 |
104 |
104 |
100.8 |
| Length (in.) |
174.7 |
171.8 |
171.8 |
174.4 |
| Width (in.) |
67 |
67.6 |
67.6 |
66.9 |
| Height (in.) |
53.3 |
54.8 |
54.8 |
55.5 |
| Track Front (in.) |
56.5 |
57.4 |
57.4 |
57.7 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
56.5 |
57.4 |
57.4 |
57.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.1 |
39.6 |
39.6 |
39.6 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
36.8 |
36.5 |
36.5 |
37.7 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
42.5 |
42.5 |
42.5 |
43.3 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
34 |
35.1 |
35.1 |
34.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
51.6 |
52.5 |
52.5 |
53.8 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
52.1 |
52.3 |
52.3 |
54.2 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
50.2 |
50.8 |
50.8 |
52.1 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
49.4 |
50.6 |
50.6 |
54 |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
87.2 |
89.9 |
89.9 |
94.1 |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
strut |
strut |
multi-link |
| Tires |
185/65R14 |
185/65R14 |
185/65R14 |
185/65R14 |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| Power Door Locks |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
N/A |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| Cruise Control |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Tilt Steering |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| Air Conditioning |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Escort LX |
Plymouth Neon Highline |
Dodge Neon Highline |
Kia Sephia LS |
| Power Windows |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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