Looking back, there are a few cars to consider, and each is presented in various trims. The funky Ford C-Max is arguably one of the best. It was offered in both mild-hybrid and PHEV configurations. The Escort has been Ford's bread-and-butter car for the last 14 years. Think of it as the car that brings consumers into the Ford family. The Escort's low price, decent reliability and above How much is a 1998 Ford Escort? Edmunds provides free, instant appraisal values. Check the SE 4dr Wagon price, the ZX2 Cool 2dr Coupe price, or any other 1998 Ford Escort price with Edmunds car John Davenport had navigated Ove Andersson to third place on the Escort’s debut, the 1968 San Remo Rally, and successfully battled MĂ€kinen to win that year’s RAC, albeit co-driving for Saab alongside Simo Lampinen. He was, however, back in the Ford fold by 1972 as co-driver to Mikkola. “There was constant development,” says Davenport. Band Man, 03/31/2002. 1997 Ford Escort LX 4dr Wagon. 6 of 6 people found this review helpful. We bought the Escort Wagon in June of '97. Only one visit to the shop since then for a mechanical The Escort has been Ford's bread-and-butter car for the last 15 years. Think of it as the car that brings consumers into the Ford family. The Escort's low price, decent reliability and above Ford Escort RS1800 (1979) From touring cars to Le Mans to the WRC (there’s lesson three), meet the Ford Escort RS1800, the car that won Ford the manufacturer’s world rally title in 1979. Developed especially for rallying, the RS1800 featured a strengthened and widened platform and a Cosworth-fettled twin-cam engine. 1. AWD Costs Extra. Some shoppers won’t mind having the choice of front- and all-wheel drive in the Escape Hybrid, and we already pointed out fuel economy is about equal between the two. But Within the confines of a carefully smoothed and crafted engine bay sits an early example of Ford’s renowned 2.0-litre turbocharged YB Cosworth. With what Eric describes as being “enough” power, the Garrett T3-equipped YB has been built for usability and reliability. “The car only has 175-wide rear tyres, and it spins them easily in 4th Good news, you can step back in time and get your hands on a brand-new UK-built Ford Escort Mk2. Welsh company MST Cars, which specialises in spares and parts for Ford's iconic first and second RPSthc.