Ford Escort VII (GAL,AAL,ABL) (1995–2000)

The Ford Escort VII (GAL,AAL,ABL) was offered with 7 engine versions (4 gasoline, 3 diesel), from 60 to 115 hp, built 1995–2000.

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Production years1995–2000
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length169.0 in (4,293 mm)
Width66.9 in (1,700 mm)
Height54.9 in (1,394 mm)
Cargo volume8.8 cu ft (250 l) – 17.3 cu ft (490 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

All Ford Escort VII (GAL,AAL,ABL) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.3 i (60 hp)1995–1996Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)76 lb-ft (103 Nm)17.1 s96 mph (154 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 i (75 hp)1995–1998Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)78 lb-ft (106 Nm)14.6 s105 mph (169 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 i 16V (90 hp)1995–2000Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)99 lb-ft (134 Nm)12.5 s110 mph (177 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 D (60 hp)1995–1996Diesel60 hp (44 kW)81 lb-ft (110 Nm)17.7 s95 mph (153 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 TD (70 hp)1995–1998Diesel70 hp (51 kW)100 lb-ft (135 Nm)16 s101 mph (163 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 TD (90 hp)1995–1998Diesel90 hp (66 kW)133 lb-ft (180 Nm)11.5 s107 mph (172 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 i 16V (115 hp)1995–1998Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)118 lb-ft (160 Nm)10 s122 mph (196 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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