Ford Escort Mark 2 Technical Specifications (post 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, after the introduction of ADR 27A regulations which came into effect on the 1st July, 1976. Production of the 1.3 liter engine ceased.
  • Years of Manufacture: 1976 - 1981
  • Date Of Introduction: July 1st
  • Number Built: see Escort Production
  • Body Styles:
    • Two door sedan
    • Four door sedan
    • Two door panel van
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 1.6 L Two Door: $3891
    • 1.6 XL Two Door: $4225
    • 1.6 XL Four Door: $4337
    • 1.6 Ghia Four Door: $4926
    • 1.6 L Panel Van: $3725
    • 1.6 XL Panel Van: $4032
  • 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:
    • 1.6 XL: 970 kg. (2 door)
  • 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:
    • 1.6 XL: 18.5 seconds
  • Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
    • 1.6 XL: 20.5 seconds
  • 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: 61 bhp (46 kW) @ 5000 rpm
    • Torque: 81 lb-ft (110 Nm) @ 2500 rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
    • 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:
    • 5.0JJ x 13 Steel
  • Tyres:
    • L and XL 15SR x 13 Radial
    • Ghia: YR78S x 13 Steel Radial (optional on all 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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