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1996 Ford Escort

3 trims · 6 configurations · Hatchback, Wagon, Sedan

Starting MSRP

$0

Key specifications

NHTSA safety

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$0

Typical monthly

$0/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 1996 Ford Escort trims

  • Base

    MSRP
    $0
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    26/35
    Horsepower
    88 hp
    Torque
    108 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.9L I4 gas
    Seating
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    35
    Max towing
  • GT

    MSRP
    $0
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/28
    Horsepower
    127 hp
    Torque
    114 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    35
    Max towing
  • LX

    4 configurations

    MSRP
    $0
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    26/35
    Horsepower
    88 hp
    Torque
    108 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.9L I4 gas
    Seating
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    35
    Max towing

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
Basegas
GTgas
LXgas
Fuel type
Baseregular unleaded
GTregular unleaded
LXregular unleaded
Cylinders
BaseI4
GTI4
LXI4
Displacement
Base1.9 L
GT1.8 L
LX1.9 L
Horsepower
Base88 hp
GT127 hp
LX88 hp
Torque
Base108 lb-ft
GT114 lb-ft
LX108 lb-ft
Transmission
Base5-speed manual
GT5-speed manual
LX5-speed manual
Drivetrain
Basefront wheel drive
GTfront wheel drive
LXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
BaseHatchback
GTHatchback
LXHatchback
Doors
Base3
GT3
LX3
Length
Base170 in
GT170 in
LX170 in
Width
Base66.7 in
GT66.7 in
LX66.7 in
Height
Base52.5 in
GT52.5 in
LX52.5 in
Wheelbase
Base98.4 in
GT98.4 in
LX98.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
Base17 cu ft
GT17 cu ft
LX17 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
Base35 cu ft
GT35 cu ft
LX35 cu ft
Curb weight
Base2,355 lbs
GT2,355 lbs
LX2,355 lbs
Fuel tank
Base11.9 gal
GT13.2 gal
LX11.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
Base30
GT24
LX30
City MPG
Base26
GT22
LX26
Highway MPG
Base35
GT28
LX35

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