Check your system vitals. When was the last time you had your vehicle tuned up? I would check Spark Plugs & Wires. Air Filter, Fuel Filter, PCV Valve, Breather or possibly your fuel pressure regulator. If you run your A/C, you will not go anywhere fast. Even if you run your A/C for a while, then shut it off.. your car is going to have a lower grunt, and not move very fast. Thus is from personal experience.
It is most likely your HT leads or coil pack.
yes.....
94 escort bolt pattern
No they are not.
on the back of the engine, under the intake
Its more than likely your timing belt!
the door jamb sticker says 3665 pounds
Yes , it's front wheel drive
the door jamb sticker says 3665 pounds
It is on top of the fuel tank, you can get to it by removing the bak seat.
A 1994 Ford Escort 1.9 L spark plug gap is ( .054 inch ) according to motorcraft.com - one of Fords websites
I get about 28 hwy, 24-25 city/hwy combined.