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Technical data

This 1.8 TD MT (70 hp) engine was fitted in the 6 generation Estate, which was produced by Ford from 1995 to 2000. In addition to this engine, 7 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Body

Body typeEstate
Seats5
Length4300mm
Width1679mm
Height1359mm
Wheelbase2520mm
Front track1440mm
Rear track1461mm
Max. boot capacity860litre
Min. boot capacity459litre
Kerb weight1160kg
Gross weight1650kg

Engine

Engine typeDiesel
Displacement1753cm3
Engine power70bhp
RPM at max powerto 4 500RPM
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Forced inductionTurbocharger
Cylinder layoutInline
Number of cylinders4
Bore82mm
Stroke82mm
Valves per cylinder4
Maximum torque135Nm
RPM at max torque2500RPM

Power & fuel consumption

FuelDiesel
Top speed163km/h
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km6.7litre
Fuel tank capacity55litre
City fuel consumption per 100 km8.7litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km5.6litre
Cruising rangefrom 630 to 980km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)16.4second

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionHelical springs
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDrum

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsFront-wheel drive

Real-world consumption (est.)

City10 litres / 100km
Highway6.4 litres / 100km
Average7.7 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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