Ultimate luxury and comfort
Recent years have seen the local automotive industry of India taking to new heights. With the standard of living of the people of India gradually increasing the demand for mid size cars has also gone up. As a result many foreign manufacturers have entered the market in the hope to capitalize on the situation. Amongst those companies that have made a significant impact on the scene is Ford. Known for manufacturing cars with excellent features the company has developed different variants for the different market segments in India. The Ford Escort is one model in particular that has managed to cause quite a few ripples in the market.

The Ford Escort is a car that offers you ultimate luxury and comfort. At the same time it has been observed to be a very fuel efficient car. Under the hood the Ford Escort conceals a monstrous 8 valve 1.8 liter new generation diesel engine. The engine has a displacement of 1723 cc. On the road the engine can generate a maximum power of about 60 bhp at the rate of 4800 rpm. The engine also delivers a staggering torque at 11.2Kgm at the rate of 2500 rpm.

This powerful engine is more than sufficient to carry the load of the car and it will allow you the freedom to zip through the streets with ease. Since diesel is a lot cheaper than petrol you will be saving up on fuel money especially because the car has been noted to be very fuel efficient. The Ford Escort has a 5 speed manual transmission and one reverse gear. The turning radius of the steering is about 5 m and it comes with a rack and pinion. The car stands up on 175/80R 13 tires and records a kerb weight of about 1160 kg. The front of the car sports an independent suspension which is aided with McPherson struts and an anti roll bar. The rear beam however has a twist beam but the McPherson strut remains a constant.

The braking system on the Ford Escort is ideal for a place like India which has busy roads and bumpy tracks. Featuring disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the back the car is full apt to stop at your command. You will be able to fit about 490 liters in the trunk as it has a massive capacity. The Ford Escort continues to grow in popularity as it has a lot to offer to the people.