Ford Escort Mark 1 Update Technical Specifications

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Ford Escort Mark 1
Ford Europe Color Codes A - L
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The following specifications are relevant for the Ford Escort Mark 1 Update, which ran from 1971 to 1975. Both the 1100 models were discontinued, while for the 1300 models the Standard and Super models were replaced by the L and XL respectively.
  • Years of Manufacture: 1971 - 1975
  • Number Built: see Escort Production
  • Body Styles:
    • Two door sedan
    • Four door sedan
    • Two door panel van
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 1300 L: $1925
    • 1300 XL: $2040
    • 1300 GT: $2461
    • Twin-Cam: $3126
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 156.6 in. (3978mm)
    • Total width: 61.8 in. (1569mm)
    • Height at kerb weight: 53 inches (1346mm)
    • Wheelbase: 94.5 in. (2400mm)
    • Front Track: 49 in. (1245mm)
    • Rear Track: 50 in. (1270mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 1300L: 1776 lb. (807 kg.)
    • 1300 XL: 1791 lb. (814 kg.)
    • 1300 GT: 1780 lb. (809 kg.)
    • Twin-Cam: 1820 lb. (830 kg.)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • Rear mounted, 9 gallon (40.5 liter) capacity
  • Instruments:
    • All models:
      • Speedometer
      • Odometer
      • Water Temp gauge
      • Fuel gauge
      • Oil pressure warning lamp
      • Generator warning lamp
    • 1300 GT and Twin-Cam
      • Tachometer
      • Ammeter
      • Oil pressure gauge
  • Transmission - Four Speed Manual:
    • Floor mounted
    • Gear ratio:
      • 1st: 3.66:1
      • 2nd: 2.19:1
      • 3rd: 1.43:1
      • 4th: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 4.26:1
  • Transmission - Three Speed Automatic:
    • Gear ratio:
      • 1st: 2.39:1
      • 2nd: 1.45:1
      • 3rd: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 2.09:1
  • Clutch:
    • Dry single plate, diaphragm spring, mechanical actuation
  • Rear Axle:
    • 3.90:1
    • 1300 GT: 4.12:1
    • Twin-Cam: 3.77:1
  • Engine/Transmission Combinations:
    • 1300: Manual and optional Automatic
    • 1300 GT: Manual only
    • Twin-Cam: Manual only
  • 0-100 km/h:
    • 1300 Super: 16.1 seconds
    • Twin-Cam: 9.8 seconds
  • Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
    • 1300 Super: 19.9 seconds
    • Twin-Cam: 17.0 seconds
  • 1300 4 Cylinder Engine:
    • Capacity: 1.298 liter
    • Type: Watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Overhead valve cross flow
    • Fuel System: Single choke downdraft carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 80.98 x 62.99 mm
    • Power: 65 bhp (48.7 kW) @ 5000 rpm
    • Torque: 74.0 lb-ft (100 Nm) @ 3000 rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
    • Firing order: 1-2-4-3
  • 1300GT 4 Cylinder Engine:
    • Capacity: 1.298 liter
    • Type: Watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Overhead valve cross flow
    • Fuel System: Twin choke downdraft carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 80.98 x 62.99 mm
    • Power: 75.0 bhp (56 kW) @ 6000 rpm
    • Torque: 74.5 lb-ft (100 Nm) @ 4300 rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
    • Firing order: 1-2-4-3
  • 1600 Twin-Cam 4 Cylinder Engine:
    • Capacity: 1.558 liter
    • Type: Watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Twin overhead camshaft cross flow
    • Fuel System: Dual twin choke downdraft carburetors
    • Bore and Stroke: 82.55 x 72.75 mm
    • Power: 115 bhp (86 kW) @ 6000 rpm
    • Torque: 116.5 lb-ft (175 Nm) @ 4500 rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
    • Firing order: 1-4-3-2
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt generator
    • 12 volt 40 amp/hr battery
  • Exhaust:
    • 1300: Single tail-pipe
    • 1300GT and Twin-Cam: Extractors and single tail pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent with MacPherson struts and anti-roll torsion bar
    • Rear: Live axle with semi-elliptic springs. Twin radius arms on GT and Twin-Cam
  • Steering:
    • Unassisted rack-and-pinion to all models
  • Turning Circle:
    • 28.75 feet (8.76 metres)
  • Brakes:
    • Front:
      • 1300 and 1300 GT: Disc 8.6 in. / 215mm diameter
      • Twin-Cam: Disc 9.6 in. / 244mm diameter
    • Rear:
      • 1300/1300 GT: Drum, 8.0 in. / 203mm diameter
      • Twin-Cam: Drum 9.0 in. / 229mm diameter
  • Wheels:
    • 1300: 12" 4JJ Pressed steel disc wheels
    • 1300 GT: 12" 4.5JJ Pressed steel disc wheels
    • Twin-Cam: 13" 5JJ (alloy optional)
  • Tyres:
    • 1300 Standard and Super: 5.50 x 12 Crossply
    • 1300 GT: 155 x 12 Radial
    • Twin-Cam: 165 x 12 Radial, optional 165 x 13

Also see:
Ford Escort Mark 1
Ford Escort Mark 2
Ford Escort Mark 2 Ghia
Ford Escort RS1600
Ford Escort RS1800
Ford Escort RS2000

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