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Ford Escort 1.6 GL

(1980 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1980
ModelEscort 1.6 GLIssued until
SerieEscortNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3970 mm / 156.3 in / 156.3 inGround clearance120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 in
Width1640 mm / 64.6 in / 64.6 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.66
Height1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 inTotal (curb) weight865 kg / 1907 lb / 1907 lb
Wheelbase2393 mm / 94.2 in / 94.2 inDry weight
Track front1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1423 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inFuel capacity40 l / 8.8 UK gal / 10.6 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.390Frontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.01
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1597 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity399.25 cm3/cylinder / 24.364 cu in/cylinder / 24.364 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power58.9 kW / 80.1 hp / 80.1 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque125.0 Nm / 92.2 lbft / 92.2 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output58.1 kW / 79.0 bhp / 79.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output49.5 kW/l / 1.103 bhp/cu in / 1.103 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque78.27 Nm/l / 0.685 lbft/cu in / 0.685 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.76
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.58

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed167 km/h / 104 mph / 104 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)11.30 s / 11.30 s / 11.30 sPower-to-weight ratio91.33 kW/ton / 124.17 bhp/ton / 124.17 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.LW.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.LW.TRA.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Escort 1.6 GL

 
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