Ford Escort vs. Ford ZX2
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Highlights
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$12,340
Starting MSRP
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$13,205
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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130 hp
Horsepower
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130 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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127 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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127 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.0L/121
Displacement
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2.0L/121
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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130 @ 5750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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130 @ 5750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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8.45 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P185/60R15
Rear Tire Size
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P185/60R15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P185/60R15
Front Tire Size
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P185/60R15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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14 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear
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Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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32 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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32 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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81 ft³
Passenger Volume
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81 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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98 in
Wheelbase
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98 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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35 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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51 in
Front Shoulder Room
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51 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Height, Overall
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52 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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49 in
Second Shoulder Room
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49 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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38 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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175 in
Length, Overall
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175 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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45 in
Second Hip Room
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45 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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4
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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26 in
Liftover Height
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26 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,478 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,478 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Electrical
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540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Power
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10.1 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.1 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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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 3.8 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.
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