Ford Escort Saloon 1991
  • Economy

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not bad, but newer diesels are smoother and quicker.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Feels very heavy. Tends to lean round corners. Seats too stiff.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    For me it was quicker off the mark than the 306 TD I tested.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Struggled to start even when not very cold, but always started eventually. Air con switch came off in hand!!. Apart from that ok.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Starting to look dated.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Seats are far too firm.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Slow to start up.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No