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No manufacturer has shown as much committment to the Indian
market as has Mahindra Ford India Ltd [ MFIL ] which, in meticulous fashion, has put its
first offering, the Escort, on Indian roads in record time. MFIL launched the diesel
and petrol versions of the Escort simultaneously. The build quality of the Escort is again
very solid. The car feels extremely taut with no trace of any rattles or scuttle shake.
The bodyshell has been particularly stiffened for Indian conditions. In fact, few
companies have developed their products for the Indian market as thoroughly as Ford has.
The finish of the car - the panel gaps, paint job and some of the rubber parts - however
is questionable and indicates that the car is made in India. The interiors of the car are
the best in the segment. The funky oval theme gives the cabin a friendly ambience. The
Escort's interiors are not only the best designed, but made from first-class material. The
swooping facia with very legible instruments looks great.
| Engine |
Values |
Type
Displacement
Bore x Stroke [mm]
Cylinders
Maximum power
Maximum torque
Compression ratio |
Four-cylinder, in-line,transverse location, petrol
1299cc
74.0 x 75.5
Four
58bhp @ 5000rpm
9.6kgm @ 2500rpm
8:3:1
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Transmission
Number of gears
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Five-speed manual
Five
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| Dimensions |
Values |
Length
Width
Ground Clearance
Wheelbase
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4,295 mm
1,700 mm
195 mm
2,525 mm
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| Others |
Values |
Weight
Maximum Speed
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1,070 kg
152 kph
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