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1998 Ford Escort 4dr Wgn SE

MSRP: $13930.00 Invoice: $12996.00

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Standard Features - Capacities and Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Volume (cu ft) 89.5
Base Curb Weight (lb) 2531
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG) 28
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG) 38
Dead Weight Hitch (lb) 1000
Dead Weight Hitch-Max. Tongue Load 100
Type of Engine Gas I4
Displacement 2.0L/121
Fuel System SPI
SAE Net Horsepower 110 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque (lb ft) 125 @ 3750
Number of Forward Gears 5
Transmission Type Description Line 1 Manual w/OD
Clutch Size (in) 8.86
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.85
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0ø F 540
Maximum Capacity (amps) 75
Total System Capacity (qts) 8.45
Rear suspension type line 1 Quadralink
Front suspension type line 2 w/Coil Springs
Rear suspension type line 2 w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter (mm) 32
Rear shock absorber diameter (mm) 30
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in) 1.00
Rear stabilizer bar diameter (in) 0.51
Rear tire size P185/65R14
Spare tire size T115/70D14
Rear wheel size (in) 14 x 5.5
Spare wheel size (in) 14 x 4
Rear wheel type Steel
Spare wheel type Steel
Lock to Lock Turns 3.1
Curb to Curb 31.5
Disc Yes
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.1 x 0.87
Drum Yes
Drum Diam x Width (in) 9.0 x 1.48
Capacity, Approx (gal) 12.8
Head Room (in) 38.7
Leg Room (in) 42.5
Shoulder Room (in) 51.6
Hip Room (in) 50.2
Second seat head room (in) 39.1
Second seat leg room (in) 34.0
Second seat shoulder room (in) 52.1
Second seat hip room (in) 49.4
Wheelbase (in) 98.4
Length, Overall (in) 172.7
Height, Overall (in) 53.9
Tread Width (in), Front 56.5
Rear 56.5
Rear Door Opening (in), Height 31.5
Width 43.1
to Seat 1 64.1
to Seat 2 28.2
Width @ Beltline (in) 42.6
Wheelhousings (in) 38.9
Height (in) 36.0
to Seat 1 63.4
to Seat 2 30.6
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