When Ford introduced the front wheel drive Escort in 1981, it marked a major shift for the company toward smaller, more efficient cars designed to compete with imports. One of the more unusual variants was the diesel model, powered by a Mazda sourced 2.0 liter RF four cylinder that prioritized fuel economy and durability over […]
This next car comes as a tip from Matt who writes: Well Guys, I know nothing about these Euro Escorts (this is already sounding suspect) but saw it and thought I’d share. Was not expecting it to be a drop top… Is this the kind of Euro Escort that wouldn’t be out of place in […]
Mention the name Ford Escort in the American automotive scene, and you’ll find enthusiasts cowering in fear. But hop across the pond, and suddenly, it’s a whole different ball game for those European petrolheads. To them, this little Ford from Britain and Germany is the stuff of legends. Forget about the American Escort which was […]
I’m somewhat surprised that a Mercury Lynx (rebadged Ford Escort) would have survived the years of enthalpy, entropy, teenagers, grandparents, and cash-for-clunkers in any shape…much less the pristine condition of the one we see today. Wow. Staggering, for such a miserable penalty box of an automobile. I’m not saying that the Lynx (in DIESEL!) would […]
This next car is the ultimate example of the car you show your kids when they get a C in high school chemistry class. “Listen little Jonny, this is the car you are going to drive when you grow up because you won’t be able to afford a Porsche on the salary you’ll get as […]
This next car won’t impress your neighbors much…and it won’t save the planet. But what it will do is haul your kayak to the river and dodge cones at your local autocross track…and that ain’t bad for a car that’ll be invisible to all but a fraction of the population. Find this 1994 Ford Escort […]
The US version of the Ford Escort was not as well loved as the European version, which is a cult classic over on the other side of the world…but the US Escort was about as forgettable as a mild case of hand, foot and mouth disease. However, I can’t help but feel a pang of […]
DT continues our countdown of 12 econoboxes that are inspired by this vintage Car and Driver comparison article. The twelve sub $10k (when new in 1992 and equipped with air conditioning, a rear defroster, and an AM/FM radio) cars were ranked by an assortment of college kids, and this next one is number 6. Today’s […]
In the 1980s if you wanted to add performance to a car, the recipe was simple. Ignore those pesky and complicated engine and transmission parts and focus on aesthetics. What you need is a color matched body kit. I guess you could also add a High Output designation to the monster 1.9 liter fuel injected […]
The North American Ford Escort was a pile of miserable steaming…oh…hi. I didn’t expect Ford Escort Owners Club of North America board members to read this website…errr…let me try again. The North American Ford Escort wasn’t as scrumptious as the European Escort, but you don’t really see them on the road anymore. However, I think […]