Is the Ford Escort equipped with a three-cylinder or four-cylinder engine?

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Ford Escort is equipped with a three-cylinder engine. The vehicle features a 1.5L three-cylinder engine with a maximum power output of 90kW and a peak torque of 152 Nm. The manual transmission has been discontinued, and all models are now matched with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Below is an introduction to the differences between three-cylinder and four-cylinder engines. Differences in size and weight: The three-cylinder engine is smaller and lighter, which helps reduce the overall vehicle weight. Its compact size also saves space in the engine compartment. In contrast, the four-cylinder engine is slightly bulkier. Differences in fuel consumption: Due to its structural advantages, the three-cylinder engine excels in fuel efficiency. Regardless of displacement, the four-cylinder engine has an additional cylinder, which inevitably increases fuel consumption to some extent. Differences in power: Within the displacement range of 1.0L to 1.5L, the three-cylinder engine has larger single-cylinder volume due to fewer cylinders compared to the four-cylinder engine, resulting in better power at low RPMs. The four-cylinder engine, with more cylinders, experiences greater mechanical friction, which reduces single-cylinder efficiency.