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Ford Escort 1.6 GL

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 79.96 mm × 79.52 mm 3.15 in × 3.13 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1597 cc (97.455 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 11.30 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 167 km/h (104 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 91.33 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 983.6 kPa (142.7 psi)
Specific torque 78.27 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.01
Unitary capacity 399.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2393 mm
wheelbase 94.2 in
Length (milimeters) 3970 mm
Length (inches) 156.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1640 mm
Width (inches) 64.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1380 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters) 120 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 865 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1907 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 40 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 8.8 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.390
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 3.58

General information

RAC rating 15.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1980 Ford Escort 1.6 GL PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1980

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