FORD Escort · 1.8 TD Limited Edition · Hatchback · 1996 ‐ 1997

In 1996 Ford began production of cars model Escort, modification 1.8 TD Limited Edition and closed it in 1997. The weight of the car is 1.1 tons and a length of 4.1 m, It is shaped as hatchback with 3 doors, and may be fit in 5 person with a driver.

«Escort 1.8 TD Limited Edition» vehicle with a 5-speed manual gear shift is fitted to the front wheels. This auto can be accelerated for 15.8 s to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 163 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders diesel engine with a «indirect injection system», which produce a maximum output of 70 hp at 4500 rpm.

Fuel rate is 8.5 l in the city driving mode, on the track 5.5 liters, and the average fuel consumption is 6.6 liters per 100 kilometers. Gas tank capacity is 55 liters of diesel, what lets to drive approximately 834 km unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this auto have disks brakes and fixed to the undercarriage using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Back wheels have drums brakes and attached to the undercarriage with help of suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs». Tires have the following measure - 185/60HR14.

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Ford Escort got the 2 quantity of stars. This automobile has passive safety features (driver airbags), and there is no active safety systems.