The following specifications are relevant for the Ford Escort Mark 1 Update, which ran from 1971 to 1975. Both the 1100 models were discontinued, while for the 1300 models the Standard and Super models were replaced by the L and XL respectively.
- Years of Manufacture: 1971 - 1975
- Number Built: see Escort Production
- Body Styles:
- Two door sedan
- Four door sedan
- Two door panel van
- Price at Introduction:
- 1300 L: $1925
- 1300 XL: $2040
- 1300 GT: $2461
- Twin-Cam: $3126
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length: 156.6 in. (3978mm)
- Total width: 61.8 in. (1569mm)
- Height at kerb weight: 53 inches (1346mm)
- Wheelbase: 94.5 in. (2400mm)
- Front Track: 49 in. (1245mm)
- Rear Track: 50 in. (1270mm)
- Kerb Weight:
- 1300L: 1776 lb. (807 kg.)
- 1300 XL: 1791 lb. (814 kg.)
- 1300 GT: 1780 lb. (809 kg.)
- Twin-Cam: 1820 lb. (830 kg.)
- Fuel Tank:
- Rear mounted, 9 gallon (40.5 litre) capacity
- Instruments:
- All models:
- Speedometer
- Odometer
- Water Temp gauge
- Fuel gauge
- Oil pressure warning lamp
- Generator warning lamp
- 1300 GT and Twin-Cam
- Tachometer
- Ammeter
- Oil pressure gauge
- Transmission - Four Speed Manual:
- Floor mounted
- Gear ratio:
- 1st: 3.66:1
- 2nd: 2.19:1
- 3rd: 1.43:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 4.26:1
- Transmission - Three Speed Automatic:
- Gear ratio:
- 1st: 2.39:1
- 2nd: 1.45:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 2.09:1
- Clutch:
- Dry single plate, diaphragm spring, mechanical actuation
- Rear Axle:
- 3.90:1
- 1300 GT: 4.12:1
- Twin-Cam: 3.77:1
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- Engine/Transmission Combinations:
- 1300: Manual and optional Automatic
- 1300 GT: Manual only
- Twin-Cam: Manual only
- 0-100 km/h:
- 1300 Super: 16.1 seconds
- Twin-Cam: 9.8 seconds
- Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
- 1300 Super: 19.9 seconds
- Twin-Cam: 17.0 seconds
- 1300 4 Cylinder Engine:
- Capacity: 1.298 litre
- Type: Watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Overhead valve cross flow
- Fuel System: Single choke downdraft carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 80.98 x 62.99 mm
- Power: 65 bhp (48.7 kW) @ 5000 rpm
- Torque: 74.0 lb-ft (100 Nm) @ 3000 rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
- Firing order: 1-2-4-3
- 1300GT 4 Cylinder Engine:
- Capacity: 1.298 litre
- Type: Watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Overhead valve cross flow
- Fuel System: Twin choke downdraft carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 80.98 x 62.99 mm
- Power: 75.0 bhp (56 kW) @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 74.5 lb-ft (100 Nm) @ 4300 rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
- Firing order: 1-2-4-3
- 1600 Twin-Cam 4 Cylinder Engine:
- Capacity: 1.558 litre
- Type: Watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Twin overhead camshaft cross flow
- Fuel System: Dual twin choke downdraft carburettors
- Bore and Stroke: 82.55 x 72.75 mm
- Power: 115 bhp (86 kW) @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 116.5 lb-ft (175 Nm) @ 4500 rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
- Firing order: 1-4-3-2
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt generator
- 12 volt 40 amp/hr battery
- Exhaust:
- 1300: Single tail-pipe
- 1300GT and Twin-Cam: Extractors and single tail pipe
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent with MacPherson struts and anti-roll torsion bar
- Rear: Live axle with semi-elliptic springs. Twin radius arms on GT and Twin-Cam
- Steering:
- Unassisted rack-and-pinion to all models
- Turning Circle:
- Brakes:
- Front:
- 1300 and 1300 GT: Disc 8.6 in. / 215mm diameter
- Twin-Cam: Disc 9.6 in. / 244mm diameter
- Rear:
- 1300/1300 GT: Drum, 8.0 in. / 203mm diameter
- Twin-Cam: Drum 9.0 in. / 229mm diameter
- Wheels:
- 1300: 12" 4JJ Pressed steel disc wheels
- 1300 GT: 12" 4.5JJ Pressed steel disc wheels
- Twin-Cam: 13" 5JJ (alloy optional)
- Tyres:
- 1300 Standard and Super: 5.50 x 12 Crossply
- 1300 GT: 155 x 12 Radial
- Twin-Cam: 165 x 12 Radial, optional 165 x 13
Also see:
Ford Escort Mark 1
Ford Escort Mark 2
Ford Escort Mark 2 Ghia
Ford Escort RS1600
Ford Escort RS1800
Ford Escort RS2000
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