Ford Escort (North America) (1981 to 2003)

The North American Ford Escort was a family of compact cars that debuted for the 1981 model year. Not to be confused with the European Escort, the North American version had a shorter production span, and significantly less of an impact in the motoring world. The North American Escort was a front-wheel drive car built in a variety of body styles and in three generations: 1st Gen (1981-1990), 2nd Gen (1991-1996), and 3rd Gen (1997-2003).