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Escort
1998 Ford Escort
United States
Gasoline
FWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1998
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
AxL 2nd Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic Continuously variable
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
90 hp
Power (kW)
66 kW
Torque
133 Nm (98 lb-ft)
Top speed
170 km/h
(106 mph)
0–60 mph
12.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
12.7 seconds
Displacement
1,597 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,136 mm
(162.8 in)
Width
1,685 mm
(66.3 in)
Height
1,405 mm
(55.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,523 mm
(99.3 in)
Curb weight
1,147 kg
(2,529 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
76 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
88 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
10.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
120,000 km / 5 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Continuously variable
Manual, 5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
55 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
7.6 – 8.1 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,440 mm
(56.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,461 mm
(57.5 in)
Turning Circle
10 m
Ground Clearance
200 mm
(7.9 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,650 kg
(3,638 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
850 kg
(1,874 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
450 kg
(992 lb)
Cargo Capacity
474 – 503 kg
(1,045 – 1,109 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Platform
Ford Motor Company
CE14 Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Heated
Optional
Windows
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
108
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
63.4
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Yes
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
267 litres
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Grey
Colour
Black
Grey
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Grey
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Features
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
1999
Adult Occupant
2/5 stars
Pedestrian
2/4 stars
Airbags
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Optional
Passenger: Optional
Rear: -
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Passenger Seat
in Front of
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Escort
Model
20 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Escort Standard
1983–1998
Escort Convertible Generations
5 of 5
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AxL 2nd Facelift
1995–1998
Year
1998
Powertrain
1.6
Horsepower
90 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Continuously variable | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
FWD
Gasoline