Ford Escort Weight
- Kerb-weight range
- 870kg – 1,295kg
- Lightest recorded variant
- 870kg (Escort Cabriolet I, 1992)
- Heaviest recorded variant
- 1,295kg (Escort RS Cosworth, 1996)
- Gross vehicle weight
- 1,265kg – 1,900kg
- Payload
- 415kg – 725kg
Our data shows Escort kerb weights ranging from 870kg to 1,295kg.
Gross vehicle weight ranges from 1,265kg to 1,900kg.
Recorded payload values range from 415kg to 725kg.
Kerb weight is the typical unladen weight. Gross vehicle weight is the maximum permitted total. Payload is the difference the source records for carrying capacity. Towing is not shown.
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| Variant | Year | Fuel | Kerb Weight | Gross Weight | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escort Cabriolet I | 1991–1992 | Petrol | 870kg | — | — |
| Escort XR3 Injection | 1983–1989 | Petrol | 945kg | — | — |
| Escort RS Turbo | 1985–1991 | Petrol | 965kg | — | — |
| Escort (+1 similar) | 1987–1994 | Petrol | 1,005kg | — | — |
| Escort Encore | 1997 | Petrol | 1,011kg | 1,540kg | — |
| Escort Azura | 1994 | Petrol | 1,050kg | — | — |
| Escort Calypso (+7 similar) | 1995–1997 | Petrol | 1,065kg | — | — |
| Escort Finesse (+10 similar) | 1992–2001 | Petrol | 1,080kg | — | — |
| Escort LX I | 1993–1994 | Petrol | 1,105kg | 1,625kg | — |
| Escort 75TD | 2001–2002 | Diesel | 1,115kg | 1,865kg | 675kg |
| Escort Finesse TD (+1 similar) | 1996–1998 | Diesel | 1,125kg | — | — |
| Escort Flight TDDI | 2000 | Diesel | 1,130kg | — | — |
| Escort 55 D | 1995–2002 | Diesel | 1,150kg | 1,700kg | 600kg |
| Escort 75 D | 1997 | Diesel | 1,150kg | 1,900kg | 710kg |
| Escort RS2000 (+2 similar) | 1991–1996 | Petrol | 1,165kg | — | — |
| Escort 55TD | 2000–2002 | Diesel | 1,185kg | 1,700kg | 470kg |
| Escort Popular | 1989–1990 | Petrol | — | 1,265kg | — |
| Escort Cosworth | 1992–1995 | Petrol | 1,295kg | 1,720kg | — |
| Escort RS Cosworth | 1993–1996 | Petrol | 1,295kg | — | — |
| Escort 35 Diesel | 1990 | Diesel | — | 1,425kg | 415kg |
| Escort 55 | 1984 | Petrol | — | 1,575kg | 715kg |
| Escort 55 | 1987 | Diesel | — | 1,600kg | 680kg |
| Escort Diesel | 1992–1993 | Diesel | — | 1,650kg | — |
| Escort Diesel | 1994 | Diesel | — | 1,700kg | 510kg |
| Escort 75 | 2002 | Petrol | — | 1,800kg | 725kg |