The size is 185/65 R 14.
BCI group size ( 58 ) according to fordparts.com
2" outer diamiter
Go to Crutchfield.com My 1996 uses 6.5" in the front. If this helps at all.
It has a 1.9 liter 122 cubic inch engine.
A ( 1981 ) Ford Escort takes a BCI group size ( 58 ) battery
According to the ( 1996 ) Ford Escort owners manual for North America : The 1.9 liter four cylinder engine has a ( 11.9 U.S. gallon / 45.0 liter fuel tank )
13,I think- I drive an escort
At Wal its the eVERSTART 35-3 or the Maxx 35N for the 96 escort lx wagon, mines the 1.9 4 speed automatic.
Ford Escort LX fuel tank is 12.7 gal. / 48 L
Any battery that fits that has at least 500 CCA. The more CCA the better especially in a cold climate.
My '93 ford escort 1.9L sedan has 11.96 (approximately 12 gallons) on it.
The size of the tires of a Ford Escort vary on the year make. However, the smallest size is 175/70 R13 and the largest is 185/60 R15.