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1995 Ford Escort GT Review

Date Posted: July 31,2006

Introduction

1995 Ford Escort GT For 1995, Ford had a number of models of the Ford Escort. There was the base Escort, The LX, and the GT. The most performance-oriented model was the two door Escort GT.

I purchased my white Escort GT as a used car in August 2005 with 165,000 km on it. I drove the car for a year (11,000+ km), and had very few problems. For an Escort, it is a really good bang for the buck. I've driven a regular LX Escort with the base 88 horsepower engine, and the GT's 127 horsepower is a night and day difference. The GT's 1.8L DOHC engine just loves high revs.

The GT offers the following standard features over the base Escort:

Sport cluster with tachometer
Asymetrical grille
Fog lights
Rocker panel cladding

Sport performance cloth bucket seats
Rear spoiler
Styled aluminum 15" wheels
Dual electric remote-controlled mirrors

Options on the 1995 Escort GT include: Automatic transaxle, Luxury convenience group, ABS, Pwer equipment group, Power moonroof, Engine block heater, Ultra violet decor group, and a premium sound system.

The engine puts out 127 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm, and 114 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm.

Pros

Sporty styling (bumpers, side skirts, etc.)
More powerful 1.8L DOHC engine
Great gearing
Four wheel disc brakes
Repair costs

Cons

Road noise
Comfort on long trips

Conclusion

The Ford Escort GT is a great choice for someone who wants a sporty car that gets 40mpg. It provides sporty, good looks with spirited performance. If you can't afford or don't want to put the gas in a Mustang, this is a great car.