1997 Ford Escort
2 trims · 3 configurations · Sedan, Wagon
Starting MSRP
$0
Key specifications
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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)
- 24/34
- Horsepower
- 110 hp
- Torque
- 125 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.8
- Max towing
- —
LX
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $0
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 24/34
- Horsepower
- 110 hp
- Torque
- 125 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- —
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.8
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base | LX2 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 24/34 | 24/34 |
| Horsepower | 110 hp | 110 hp |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft | 125 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | — | — |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| 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
- BasegasLXgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedLXregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- BaseI4LXI4
- Displacement
- Base2 LLX2 L
- Horsepower
- Base110 hpLX110 hp
- Torque
- Base125 lb-ftLX125 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed manualLX5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel driveLXfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseSedanLXSedan
- Doors
- Base4LX4
- Length
- Base174.7 inLX174.7 in
- Width
- Base67 inLX67 in
- Height
- Base53.3 inLX53.3 in
- Wheelbase
- Base98.4 inLX98.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base12.8 cu ftLX12.8 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base2,457 lbsLX2,457 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base12.7 galLX12.7 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base28LX28
- City MPG
- Base24LX24
- Highway MPG
- Base34LX34
| Spec | Base | LX |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp | 110 hp |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft | 125 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 174.7 in | 174.7 in |
| Width | 67 in | 67 in |
| Height | 53.3 in | 53.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 98.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 12.8 cu ft | 12.8 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,457 lbs | 2,457 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 12.7 gal | 12.7 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 28 | 28 |
| City MPG | 24 | 24 |
| Highway MPG | 34 | 34 |