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My family used to have a '94 Escort wagon with the 1.9L and 5-speed manual. IIRC, our actual highway mileage was 35-38 mpg. I never checked on the rated mpgs. Anyway, that car should get tremendous mileage with just a few basic modifications and driving techniques. My guess is that you'll be hitting >50 mpg in no time.
People used to frown on the fact that it was only a ~110 hp motor, but even the wagon only weighed in at ~2,600 lbs and was a blast to drive. Good luck, and let us know how it goes!
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