Ford Escort Mexico
2 Door Saloon with 4 speed Manual gearbox
Mk1
Comprehensive statistics for the second generation Mk1 Ford Escort Mexico, a 2 door petrol saloon with a 4 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 63 kW of power and 125 N⋅m of torque, providing a top speed of 161 km/h.
The Ford Escort Mk1 started production in 1967 and was in production for approximately 8 years, stopping production in 1975.
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1970.
Specification
| Trim | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 4 Speed Manual |
| Body Style | Saloon |
| Layout | Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted) |
| Engine | Not Specified |
| Engine Code | Not Specified |
| Transmission | Not Specified |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion |
| Suspension Front | Independent Macpherson Strut using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar |
| Suspension Rear | Live Axle Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs using Radius Arms |
| Brakes Front | 244 mm Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Drum |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted |
| VED | Not Specified |
| Effizienz | Not Specified |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 63 kW @ 5,500 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 125 N⋅m @ 4,000 RPM |
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | 7.9 seconds |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | 10.5 seconds |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 161 km/h |
| Weight US (kg) | 851 kg |
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 74 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | Not Specified |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | Not Specified |
| Frontal Area (m2) | Not Specified |
| Drag Area (CdA) | Not Specified |
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) |
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 3,975 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,568 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,346 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | |
| Wheels |
Front: 5.5J x 13 Rear: 5.5J x 13 |
| Tyres |
Front: 165 SR 13 Rear: 165 SR 13 |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,295 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,320 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,400 mm |
| Turning Circle (m) | 9.1 m |
| Boot Capacity (L) |
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Extra-Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 41 L |
Additional Information
| Engine Manufacturer: | Ford |
|---|---|
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | I4 |
| Engine Position: | Front |
| Engine Layout: | Longitudinal |
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 1,599 |
| Aspiration: | NA |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 81 x 77.6 |
| Valves: | 8 |
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 9:1 |
| Fuel Management: | 1 Weber 32/36 DGV Carburettor |
| Catalytic Converter: | No |
| Sump Type: | Wet Sump |
| Top Gear Ratio: | 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.77 |
Page Last Updated: 23rd September 2020