Comparison: wheelbase Ford Escort vs. competitors 2024

The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.Vans like the Ford Escort Express Kastenwagen 1.8 TD often have a long wheelbase, which contributes to their spacious interiors and ability to transport large groups of people or cargo. However, a long wheelbase can also make these vehicles challenging to maneuver in tight spaces.With it’s length of 4290 mm and bootspace of 0 l, the Ford Escort has a wheelbase of 2598 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Nissan Vanette Cargo Kombi-5 (HC23 ), which is 297mm more than the Escort Express Kastenwagen 1.8 TD - 2895 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Ford and the Nissan is 210mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the " minivan" category belongs to Daihatsu Hijet Kastenwagen , which is 1810 mm - that makes it 788mm shorter than the Ford in question.