Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Ford introduced the third generation of the Escort in 1980, and it was available in a few body shapes, including a three-door version.
It was the most significant change for the compact-sized vehicle built by Ford in Europe. The design team started with a blank sheet of paper. Unlike its predecessor, the new Escort had to be front-wheel-drive. It was the second FWD car built by the European branch of the American carmaker. The other one was the first-generation Fiesta.
Patrick Le Quement started the work for the Escort range in 1976 and imagined it with straight lines and a wedged shape. He tried to move over from the older version's flowing lines to a hatchback design, a trend that grew since the launch of the VW Golf in 1974. Unlike its German competitor, the Escort featured rectangular headlights and a very short decklid behind the rear window. For the three-door version, the design team made fixed rear side windows and longer doors.
Inside, the straight-lines design with rounded corners. Soft materials were added to the contact surfaces, such as the door's armrests. Depending on the trim level and engine version, the carmaker installed a tachometer in the instrument cluster or not. The top-of-the-line XR3 featured a center console used for the stereo-cassette player, an ashtray, and a storage compartment.
Ford installed a wide range of engines under the hood, including a turbocharged gasoline unit that offered 132 hp, and it was way faster than its main rival, the Golf GTI. But the reliability issues made the other German sells better.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1117 cm3 |
Power: | 37 KW @ 5000 RPM 50 HP @ 5000 RPM 50 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 61 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM 83 Nm @ 2700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 89.4 mph (144 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 156.3 in (3970 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1741.7 lbs (790 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2755.8 lbs (1250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 150 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT FWD (69 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1296 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 6000 RPM 69 HP @ 6000 RPM 68 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 74 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 100 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 97.6 mph (157 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 156.3 in (3970 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1772.5 lbs (804 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 6000 RPM 105 HP @ 6000 RPM 103 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 102 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 138 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.6 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 156.3 in (3970 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1898.2 lbs (861 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (79 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 58 KW @ 5800 RPM 79 HP @ 5800 RPM 78 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 125 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103.8 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 156.3 in (3970 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1860.7 lbs (844 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L Turbo 5MT FWD (132 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 97 KW @ 6000 RPM 132 HP @ 6000 RPM 130 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 180 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50VR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 156.3 in (3970 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1898.2 lbs (861 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6d 5MT FWD (54 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 40 KW @ 4800 RPM 54 HP @ 4800 RPM 54 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 95 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 91.3 mph (147 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 156.3 in (3970 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1984.2 lbs (900 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 135 g/km |