Ford Escort vs. Ford ZX2
$12,340
$13,205
Highlights
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2003 Ford ZX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$12,340
|
$13,205
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
25 City / 33 Hwy
|
26 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
130 hp
|
130 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2003 Ford ZX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| Displacement |
2.0L/121
|
2.0L/121
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
130 @ 5750
|
130 @ 5750
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
127 @ 4250
|
127 @ 4250
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
25 City / 33 Hwy
|
26 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
8.45 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2003 Ford ZX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P185/60R15
|
P185/60R15
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P185/60R15
|
P185/60R15
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T115/70D14
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x 5.5 in
|
15 x 5.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x 5.5 in
|
15 x 5.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
14 x 4 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2003 Ford ZX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent strut
|
Independent Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Quadralink
|
Quadralink
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
Steering
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2003 Ford ZX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Power Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17
|
17
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
32 ft
|
32 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2003 Ford ZX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Passenger Volume |
81 ft³
|
81 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
43 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
51 in
|
51 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
51 in
|
51 in
|
| Second Head Room |
35 in
|
35 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
33 in
|
33 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
49 in
|
49 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
45 in
|
45 in
|
| Wheelbase |
98 in
|
98 in
|
| Length, Overall |
175 in
|
175 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
67 in
|
67 in
|
| Height, Overall |
52 in
|
52 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
26 in
|
26 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
12 ft³
|
12 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2003 Ford ZX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,478 lbs
|
2,478 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
100 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
13 gal
|
13 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Electrical
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2003 Ford ZX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
540
|
540
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
95
|
95
|
Brakes
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2003 Ford ZX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.1 x 0.87 in
|
10.1 x 0.87 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2001 Ford Escort or the 2003 Ford ZX2?
The 2003 Ford ZX2 is more reliable than the 2001 Ford Escort according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2003 ZX2 versus a reliability rating of 3.9 for the 2001 Escort.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2001 Ford Escort or the 2003 Ford ZX2?
The 2001 Ford Escort and the 2003 Ford ZX2 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2001 Ford Escort or the 2003 Ford ZX2?
The 2001 Ford Escort is cheaper than the 2003 Ford ZX2 with a $12,340 starting MSRP versus a $13,205 starting MSRP.