Ford Escort Mk1 1968-74 Specifications

Engine
4 cylinder in-line, OHV
Crankshaft bearings: 5
Displacement: 1,601cc
Bore: 80.98mm
Stroke: 77.72 mm
Compression ratio 9 : 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburettors: one
Power output: 98bhp at 6,000rpm


Performance
Maximum speed: 108mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 10.3secs

Transmission
4-speed manual, all syncromesh
Rear wheel drive

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque

Brakes
Hyraulic, Front: discs Rear: drum

Steering
Rack and pinion,

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

Wheels
4 stud, 12in, pressed steel

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 10.5in
Track: 4ft 2in
Overall length: 13ft 1in
Overall width:5ft 6.8in
Overall height:4ft 6in
Turning circle: 29.7ft
Kerb weight: 1,796 lbs

Production
1970-1974
Mk 1 Mexico : 9,382
Total Escort Mk1 (1968-74) variants: 1,082,472