The Ford Escort (1986-1990) was offered with 12 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L Petrol | 132 hp | 180 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 206 km/h | 8.7 s | 7.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Petrol | 105 hp | 138 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 10.5 s | 8.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Petrol | 102 hp | 135 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 183 km/h | 10.8 s | 7.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Petrol | 90 hp | 123 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 178 km/h | 11.5 s | 7.9 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 90 hp | 133 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 179 km/h | 10.8 s | 6.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 88 hp | 126 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 177 km/h | 11.2 s | 6.8 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.4L Petrol | 75 hp | 109 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 160 km/h | 13.5 s | 7.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.4L Petrol | 73 hp | 103 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 165 km/h | 13.3 s | 7.1 l/100km | 7 trims |
| 1.8L Diesel | 60 hp | 110 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 151 km/h | 16.8 s | 5.4 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 1.3L Petrol | 60 hp | 97 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 157 km/h | 15.5 s | 5.7 l/100km | 8 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 54 hp | 95 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 146 km/h | 18.9 s | 5.2 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.1L Petrol | 50 hp | 83 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 145 km/h | 18.2 s | 6.5 l/100km | 2 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.