1996 Ford Escort
3 trims · 6 configurations · Hatchback, Wagon, Sedan
Starting MSRP
$0
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Purchase information
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Total price (Base MSRP)
$0
Typical monthly
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Avg. APR
7.00%
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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
- —
| Spec | Base | GT | LX4 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 26/35 | 22/28 | 26/35 |
| Horsepower | 88 hp | 127 hp | 88 hp |
| Torque | 108 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft | 108 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.9L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.9L I4 gas |
| Seating | — | — | — |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 35 | 35 | 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
- BasegasGTgasLXgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedGTregular unleadedLXregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- BaseI4GTI4LXI4
- Displacement
- Base1.9 LGT1.8 LLX1.9 L
- Horsepower
- Base88 hpGT127 hpLX88 hp
- Torque
- Base108 lb-ftGT114 lb-ftLX108 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed manualGT5-speed manualLX5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel driveGTfront wheel driveLXfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseHatchbackGTHatchbackLXHatchback
- Doors
- Base3GT3LX3
- Length
- Base170 inGT170 inLX170 in
- Width
- Base66.7 inGT66.7 inLX66.7 in
- Height
- Base52.5 inGT52.5 inLX52.5 in
- Wheelbase
- Base98.4 inGT98.4 inLX98.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base17 cu ftGT17 cu ftLX17 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base35 cu ftGT35 cu ftLX35 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base2,355 lbsGT2,355 lbsLX2,355 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base11.9 galGT13.2 galLX11.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base30GT24LX30
- City MPG
- Base26GT22LX26
- Highway MPG
- Base35GT28LX35
| Spec | Base | GT | LX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.9 L | 1.8 L | 1.9 L |
| Horsepower | 88 hp | 127 hp | 88 hp |
| Torque | 108 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft | 108 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 170 in | 170 in | 170 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 66.7 in |
| Height | 52.5 in | 52.5 in | 52.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 98.4 in | 98.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Cargo capacity | 17 cu ft | 17 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 35 cu ft | 35 cu ft | 35 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,355 lbs | 2,355 lbs | 2,355 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 11.9 gal | 13.2 gal | 11.9 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 30 | 24 | 30 |
| City MPG | 26 | 22 | 26 |
| Highway MPG | 35 | 28 | 35 |