Ford Escort Mk2 1300 Ghia 1975-80
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Ford Escort Mk2 1300 1975-80 specifications
Engine
4 cylinder in-line, OHV
Crankshaft bearings: 5
Displacement: 1,297cc
Bore: 81mm
Stroke: 63 mm
Compression ratio: 9.0 to 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburettors: one
Power output:63bhp at 5,300rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 92mph
0-60 mph: 16secs
fuel consumption: 32.5mpg

Transmission
4-speed manual, all syncromesh
Rear wheel drive

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque

Brakes
Servo assisted hydraulic,
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, pressed steel

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 10.5in
Track: 4ft 2in
Overall length: 13ft 0.5in
Overall width:5ft 6.8in
Overall height: 4ft 7.9in
Turning circle: 29.7ft
Ground clearance: 5.5in
Fuel capacity: 9 Imp gals
Kerb weight: 16.38cwt

Production
1974 - 1980
Total MkII production:
960,007 at Halewood,
848,388 at Saarlois