Ford Escort Mexico Mk2 1976-78 specifications

Engine
4 cylinder in-line, OHV
Crankshaft bearings: 5
Displacement: 1,593cc
Bore: 87.67mm
Stroke: 66mm
Compression ratio: 9.2 to 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburettors: twin choke
Max power: 95bhp at 5,750rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 106mph
0-60 mph: 10.5secs
fuel consumption: 29.3mpg

Transmission
4-speed manual, all syncromesh
Rear wheel drive

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque

Brakes
Hydraulic, power assisted, Front: discs, Rear: drum

Steering
Rack and pinion,

Suspension
Front: Independent MacPherson strut, anti roll bar
Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Wheels
4 stud, 13in alloy
175 SR 70x13 radial ply tyres

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 10.5in
Track: 4ft 2in
Overall length: 13ft 0.5in
Overall width:5ft 6.8in
Overall height:4ft 7.5in
Ground Clearance: 5.5in
Turning circle: 29.7ft
Kerb weight: 2,017 lbs
Fuel capacity: 9imp gals

Production
1976-78: 2,900 approx.

Total Escort MkII production 1975-80:
960,007 at Halewood,
848,388 at Saarlois