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Ford Escort V Turnier (GAL,AVL) 1.8 D (60 Hp)
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Ford Escort:
The Ford Escort is a small family car that was manufactured by Ford of Europe from 1968 until 2004. In total, the six generations were spread across three basic platforms: the original, rear-wheel-drive Mk. 1/Mk. 2 , the "Erika" front-wheel-drive Mk. 3/Mk. 4 , and the final CE-14 Mk. 5/Mk. 6 version. Its successor, the Ford Focus, was released in 1998, but the final generation of Escort was phased out gradually, with the panel van version ending production in 2002 in favour of the Ford Transit Connect....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V Turnier (GAL,AVL) Overview:
Ford Escort (V Turnier (GAL,AVL)). Weighing only 986 kg, it’s quite light. The top speed reaches 152 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 D (60 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Very sluggish performance, primarily designed for economy over speed.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy, especially for longer journeys, but noisy.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical estate body style
- • Affordable to buy and maintain (historically)
- • Wide range of engine options
- • Simple, robust mechanics
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Basic interior quality and materials
- • Performance can be sluggish with smaller engines
- • Susceptible to rust on older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV Turnier (AWF,AVF): 1989 - 1990).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Escort |
| Generation: | V Turnier (GAL,AVL) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 D (60 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1992 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 60 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 34.2 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Engine Model/Code: | RTE, RTF, RTH More details about the engine RTE, RTF, RTH |
| Engine displacement: | 1753 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 9.3 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Maximum speed: | 152 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.4 kg/Hp, 60.9 Hp/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 986 |
| Max. weight: | 1475 |
| Max load: | 489 |
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