1998 Ford Escort ZX2 "Hot" specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn LX
- $11,430
- 2dr Cpe ZX2 "Cool"
- $11,580
- 4dr Sdn SE
- $12,730
- 2dr Cpe ZX2 "Hot"
- $13,080
- 4dr Wgn SE
- $13,930
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Slate Blue
Cypress / Dark Cypress
Medium Tan
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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130 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Power
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Not Available in
Rear 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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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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127 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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130 @ 5750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.0L/121
Displacement
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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8.45 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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50 in
Front Hip Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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51 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Height, Overall
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81 ft³
Passenger Volume
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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45 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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35 in
Second Head Room
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26 in
Liftover Height
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49 in
Second Shoulder Room
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175 in
Length, Overall
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38 in
Front Head Room
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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98 in
Wheelbase
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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4
Passenger Capacity
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Steering
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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32 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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14 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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14 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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P185/65R14
Front Tire Size
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P185/65R14
Rear Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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2,478 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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100 lbs
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 Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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