1986 Ford Escort Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, drivers seem to have a nostalgic fondness for the 1986 Ford Escort, appreciating its performance and handling while acknowledging its age and fuel consumption issues. Many loved the fun driving experience and reliability over the years, although some noted that it could be slow and has a vintage aesthetic that may not appeal to everyone."
Mine is the EXP model. It has 2 seats and a massive hatch back. Its little four cylander engine squirts out about 76 horespower.
March 26, 2008Despite being an ugly tin can, I actually loved this car. It was quick and nimble. I'll never forget the day the clutch tensioner broke (had to perform some manual transmission magic to get it home) and especially trying to close the driver door in the rain which required sticking your hand between the window and door and lifting up while slamming the door.
August 17, 2009I really liked this car. Was blue with white stripes down the lower half. Kept it a long time and only traded it in cos i wanted the new shape Escort.
December 27, 2007What owners say
Mine is the EXP model. It has 2 seats and a massive hatch back. Its little four cylander engine squirts out about 76 horespower.
March 26, 2008Despite being an ugly tin can, I actually loved this car. It was quick and nimble. I'll never forget the day the clutch tensioner broke (had to perform some manual transmission magic to get it home) and especially trying to close the driver door in the rain which required sticking your hand between the window and door and lifting up while slamming the door.
August 17, 2009I really liked this car. Was blue with white stripes down the lower half. Kept it a long time and only traded it in cos i wanted the new shape Escort.
December 27, 2007bought an 18-month old car from friend as my 18th birthday present to myself. After the Allegro everything was going to be good, but this was incredible. Right in the middle of the mid-80s 'hot hatch' era and was bettered only by the RS2000 and Ford Capri Turbo. Fast (for its time), 0-60 in about 8 seconds and I got it up to 130mph indicated. Good brakes and tweaked suspension could handle it. No ABS or TC in those days though!
January 6, 2008Not bad, had few problems with auto voice automated alarm... other than that, fun to drive Leather seats, electrics on everything
December 21, 2007It does not work properly. It is way too slow and ugly. I was always on the top of my toes while driving it but it never let me down. Now it is too old and in a really bad shape to drive. Now it is waiting to be burried.
September 13, 2008i love this car for the performance the hadleing and the classic styling its the best old school car money can buy the when the turbo kicks in then u know ure in for a fun drive this car takes me back to my child hud as soon as i saw it i new i had to have it its it astrong and relierble car if looked after with its perky 1.6 cvh turbo engine u carnt go wrong 0/60 is a decant time its not mega quick its not to bad on fuel the interiour is comfy with its rcaro seats elc windows centrel locking elc sunroof its just a all round great car evey boy racers dream car for get ure r5 gt turbos get one of these
April 3, 2010rs turbo say no more after a nice rebuild forged rods pistons 1.9 block stage 3 head hybrid turbo this car is rapid, acceleration is out of this world handling is sweet lowered 40mm braking is good. it has had no welding good for a d reg motor the interior has standard recaro interior no rips and no colapsed bolsters exterior is standard wheels are standard rs turbo 15s the car has white paint. fuel in this car is very jucy due to the performance. maintanance mainly i do oil and filter change using mobile 1 15 50 every 500 - 1000 miles. this car is truly unbelivable and i love it
September 17, 2008It is a fast and reliable little car with good gas mileage. Its old and shows its age, but still gets the job done well. Only thing ever replaced on it is the clutch, that is besides the normal stuff like tires and brake pads. Great in performance for everthing except for top speed. Then again it is only a four cyilinder.
August 27, 2008This car consume more fuel than three comparable cars
March 20, 2008
