Production of Ford Escort began in a thousandnine hundred and sixty-seven. This car was developed on the basis of Anglia and became the best-selling vehicle after the Ford T. It was remembered by all motorists for its original design of a radiator grille made in the form of a dog's bone.
In one thousand nine hundred and seventy-sixthe second generation Escort was presented to the manufacturers. A distinctive feature of the new models are the characteristic rectangular forms. The range of these cars was produced with various body variants. In this series, it was possible to purchase standard Estate and Salon, having 4 or 2 doors and four seats. In addition, there were complete sets of Sport, Ghia, as well as GL and L.
Second generation cars were equipped witha wide variety of engines with volumes of 1.1 and 1.3, as well as 1.6 and 2 liters. This version of the Ford Escort models was produced for six years. In this period, almost two million of these machines were sold.
Since the year one thousand nine hundred and eightymanufacture of cars Escort of the third generation. They had a transversely located engine and a front-wheel drive. This version was represented by a five-door hatchback, which had an angular, trendy design at the time, as well as the original stepped form of the rear door.
Ford Escort wagon, with roomyluggage carrier with an amount up to 1200 liters, was introduced in the year one thousand nine hundred and eighty. A year later, the Pickup Escort III Express was created on its base. The third version of the models of the car was equipped with gasoline and diesel engines, having volumes in the range of 1.1-1.6 liters and having a capacity of fifty to ninety seven horsepower.
The result of the modernization of the Escort in 1986was the birth of the fourth generation of the model. The changes have affected the design of the salon, the hood and bumpers, as well as the engine line. The fourth version of the Escort began to be installed diesel, gasoline, injector and carburetor engines. From the very beginning of the year nineteen eighty-seven, all cars in this line were equipped with catalytic exhaust gas analyzers.
For two years, starting at one thousand nine hundredninety year, the fifth generation of Escort cars was produced. It had upgraded engines and an updated body design. Despite these changes, this version did not become popular among car owners. In this regard, Escort was prone to restyling and began to be released in its new sixth version. The main changes have affected the body design.
Seventh generation Ford Escort, reviews about whichtestified to a significant improvement in the appearance of the salon, possessed an expanded list of equipment. The car was equipped with airbags and power steering, as well as air conditioning. The bodywork has become more rounded.
After mastering the new Ford Focus model, the production of the Escort began to decline gradually. The last car of this model came off the assembly line in September 2000.
