Ford Escort Saloon 1991
  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quiet, but firm ride.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sluggish at low revs.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Occasionally cuts out in very cold weather till warmed up.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Would look better with a boot spoiler.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Front seats are starting to show the metal supports at the sides through the cloth.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    The door switch for the alarm falls off, rendering the alarm unswitchable and the deadlock inoperative, but is easily put back.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Sluggish but high revving.

    Other

    The locks seem cheap and nasty and the boot feels tinny.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes