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Ford Escort

Years1980–2000
Generations23
Total variants427
Body stylesWagon · Hatchback · Sedan · Convertible

The Ford Escort is a wagon, hatchback, sedan and convertible model, produced 1980–2000, spanning 23 generations with 427 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Escort Wagon (1995-2000), Escort (1995-2000), Escort (1995-1998) and Escort (1995-1998). Body styles across the Escort lineage span wagon, hatchback, sedan and convertible, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Escort (1986-1990) generation is the most extensively documented, with 45 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

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How many generations does the Ford Escort have?

The Ford Escort has 23 generations with 427 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Ford Escort produced?

The Ford Escort has been produced 1980–2000. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Ford Escort?

The Ford Escort is available as Wagon, Hatchback, Sedan, Convertible. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

Ford Escort 1995 front view
GenerationWagon

Escort Wagon (1995-2000)

1995–2000·Wagon
43 variants
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Ford Escort 1995 front view
GenerationHatchback

Escort (1995-2000)

1995–2000·Hatchback
40 variants
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Ford Escort 1995 front view
GenerationSedan

Escort (1995-1998)

1995–1998·Sedan
30 variants
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Ford Escort 1995 front view
GenerationHatchback

Escort (1995-1998)

1995–1998·Hatchback
34 variants
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Ford Escort 1995 front view
GenerationConvertible

Escort Cabriolet (1995-1998)

1995–1998·Convertible
7 variants
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Ford Escort 1993 front view
GenerationConvertible

Escort Cabrio (1993-1995)

1993–1995·Convertible
2 variants
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Ford Escort 1993 front view
GenerationSedan

Escort (1993-1995)

1993–1995·Sedan
11 variants
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GenerationWagon

Escort Clipper (1992-1995)

1992–1995·Wagon
16 variants
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Ford Escort 1992 front view
GenerationHatchback

Escort (1992-1995)

1992–1995·Hatchback
18 variants
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Ford Escort 1992 front view
GenerationHatchback

Escort (1992-1996)

1992–1996·Hatchback
20 variants
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Ford Escort 1991 front view
GenerationWagon

Escort Clipper (1991-1992)

1991–1992·Wagon
8 variants
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Ford Escort 1990 front view
GenerationHatchback

Escort (1990-1992)

1990–1992·Hatchback
13 variants
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Ford Escort 1990 front view
GenerationHatchback

Escort (1990-1992)

1990–1992·Hatchback
10 variants
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GenerationConvertible

Escort Cabrio (1990-1993)

1990–1993·Convertible
3 variants
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Ford Escort 1986 front view
GenerationConvertible

Escort Cabrio (1986-1990)

1986–1990·Convertible
3 variants
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GenerationWagon

Escort Estate (1986-1990)

1986–1990·Wagon
12 variants
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Ford Escort 1986 front view
GenerationHatchback

Escort (1986-1990)

1986–1990·Hatchback
45 variants
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Ford Escort 1986 front view
GenerationHatchback

Escort (1986-1990)

1986–1990·Hatchback
42 variants
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GenerationConvertible

Escort Cabrio (1984-1986)

1984–1986·Convertible
2 variants
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GenerationWagon

Escort Estate (1983-1986)

1983–1986·Wagon
11 variants
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Ford Escort 1980 front view
GenerationHatchback

Escort (1980-1986)

1980–1986·Hatchback
21 variants
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GenerationWagon

Escort Estate (1980-1986)

1980–1986·Wagon
13 variants
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Ford Escort 1980 front view
GenerationHatchback

Escort (1980-1986)

1980–1986·Hatchback
23 variants
Open generation →
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPrice
Escort (1980-1986)1980–198666 hp14.3 s21€8k–€13k
Escort (1980-1986)1980–198671 hp13.7 s23€8k–€19k
Escort (1986-1990)1986–199073 hp14.0 s45€10k–€15k
Escort (1986-1990)1986–199074 hp14.0 s42€9k–€20k
Escort (1990-1992)1990–199285 hp13.7 s13€12k–€22k
Escort (1990-1992)1990–199280 hp14.1 s10€13k–€18k
Escort (1992-1995)1992–199580 hp14.1 s18€13k–€18k
Escort (1992-1996)1992–199693 hp13.3 s20€12k–€44k
Escort (1995-2000)1995–200086 hp13.2 s40€14k–€17k
Escort (1995-1998)1995–199886 hp13.3 s34€13k–€23k