Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 GTi 5d (AC) (1997/R) Ford Escort Hatchback 1.8 GTi 5d (AC) (1997/R) - Owner Review Responsive and good driveability. 3 Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Then click on a link to see other car buying advice and help including car reviews, car valuations and cars for sale. Tweet Value 3 out of 5 Lost a bit of value, to be expected. Costs 4 out of 5 Good value. Cost nothing yet! Driving 4 out of 5 Responsive and good driveability. Performance 3 out of 5 A bit underpowered (no speeding tickets). Reliability 5 out of 5 Excellent. Image 3 out of 5 But who cares - it's an Escort. Comfort 4 out of 5 Good all round. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 27 Get quote > Security 2 out of 5 Ok, but no blip pack keyless opening. Service 1 out of 5 No comment. No need to visit. Problems Bodywork Watch out for those wheel arches. Engine Alright. Needs another 35bhp. Gearbox Ok. 1st and 2nd gear is too short. Other Air con a waste of time. Sunroof far better. Ownership Did you buy the car new? No Would you buy the same model again? Yes Did you buy from the same manufacturer again? Yes Help buying the Ford Escort Hatchback Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs