1987 Ford Escort Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1987 Ford Escort (25–35 MPG combined) across 8 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 3-spd, Manual 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.9 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 25–35 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,150–$2,750
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$1,750 to +$1,250 vs. average
- Configurations
- 8
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Diesel · Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 40 | 35 | $2,750 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.9 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 22–27 | 29–38 | 25–31 | $2,150–$2,700 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escort | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Escort | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 38 | 31 | $2,150 | +$1,250 | — | — |
| Escort | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 | $0 | — | — |
| Escort | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Escort | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Diesel | 31 | 40 | 35 | $2,750 | −$1,750 | — | — |
| Escort Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Escort Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 38 | 31 | $2,150 | +$1,250 | — | — |
| Escort Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 | $0 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1987 Ford Escort?
According to EPA data, the 1987 Ford Escort is rated at 25–35 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1987 Ford Escort have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1987 Ford Escort use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1987 Ford Escort?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,150 to $2,750.
How much will the 1987 Ford Escort cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1987 Ford Escort 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$1,750 to +$1,250 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values are extra cost; positive values are savings).