Ford Escort Mark 2 Technical Specifications (pre ADR 27A)

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Ford Escort Mark 2
Ford Europe Color Codes A - L
Ford Europe Color Codes A - L
Ford Europe Color Codes M -Z
Ford Europe Color Codes M -Z

The following specifications are relevant for the Ford Escort Mark 2, prior to the introduction of ADR 27A regulations.
  • Years of Manufacture: 1975 - 1976
  • Number Built: see Escort Production
  • Body Styles:
    • Two door sedan
    • Four door sedan
    • Two door panel van
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 1.3 L Two Door: $3430
    • 1.3 XL Two Door: $3730
    • 1.3 XL Four Door: $3830
    • 1.6 Ghia Four Door: $4420
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 156.6 in. (3978mm)
    • Total width: 62.8 in. (1595mm)
    • Height at kerb weight: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
    • Wheelbase: 94.5 in. (2400mm)
    • Front Track: 49.5 in. (1257mm)
    • Rear Track: 50.5 in. (1283mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 1.3 L: 878 kg.
    • 1.3 XL: 884 kg. (2 door)
    • 1.3 XL: 909 kg. (4 door)
    • 1.6 Ghia: 950 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
      • Alternator warning lamp
    • 1.6 Ghia
      • Tachometer
      • Clock
  • Transmission - Four Speed Manual:
    • Floor mounted
    • Gear ratio:
      • 1st: 3.65:1
      • 2nd: 1.97:1
      • 3rd: 1.37:1
      • 4th: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 3.66:1
  • Transmission - Three Speed Automatic:
    • Gear ratio:
      • 1st: 2.47:1
      • 2nd: 1.47:1
      • 3rd: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 3.66:1
  • Clutch:
    • Dry single plate, diaphragm spring, mechanical actuation
  • Rear Axle:
    • 3.89:1
  • Engine/Transmission Combinations:
    • Manual and Automatic Transmissions available to 1.3 and 1.6 liter engines
  • 0-100 km/h:
    • 1.3 XL: 17.5 seconds
    • 1.6 Ghia: 13.1 seconds
  • Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
    • 1.3 XL: 21.3 seconds
    • 1.6 Ghia: 19.2 seconds
  • 1.3 liter 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
  • 1.6 liter 4 Cylinder Engine:
    • Capacity: 1.598 liter
    • Type: Watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Twin overhead camshaft cross flow
    • Fuel System: Single twin choke downdraft carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 80.98 x 77.62 mm
    • Power: 98 bhp (86 kW) @ 6000 rpm
    • Torque: 101 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
    • Firing order: 1-2-4-3
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt generator
    • 12 volt 46 amp/hr battery
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent with MacPherson struts and anti-roll torsion bar
    • Rear: Live axle with semi-elliptic springs
  • Steering:
    • Unassisted rack-and-pinion to all models
  • Turning Circle:
    • 29.2 feet / 8.9 metres
  • Brakes:
    • Front: Disc 9.6 in. / 244mm diameter
    • Rear: Drum, 8.0 in. / 203mm diameter
  • Wheels:
    • 1.3 liter: 4.5JJ x 13 Steel
    • 1.6 liter: 5.0JJ x 13 Steel
  • Tyres:
    • 1.3: 155SR x 13 Radial
    • Ghia 1.6: YR78S x 13 Steel Radial (optional on 1.3 liter models)

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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