Ford Escort Mark 2 2.0 Litre Technical Specifications

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Savage Escort Mark 2 Technical Specifications



Ford Escort Mark 2
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The following specifications are relevant for the Ford Escort Mark 2, after the introduction of ADR 27A regulations which came into effect on the 1st July, 1976. Production of the 1.3 litre engine ceased.
  • Years of Manufacture: 1977 - 1981
  • Date Of Introduction: July 1st, 1977
  • Number Built: see Escort Production
  • Body Styles:
    • Two door sedan
    • Four door sedan
    • Two door panel van
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 2.0 GL Two Door: $5100
    • 2.0 GL Four Door: $5226
    • 2.0 Ghia Four Door: $5828
    • RS2000 Two Door: $6676
    • RS2000 Four Door: $7056
    • 2.0 GL Panel Van: $4880
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 3978mm
    • Total width: 1595mm
    • Height at kerb weight: 1384mm
    • Wheelbase: 2400mm
    • Front Track: 1270mm
    • Rear Track: 1296mm
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 2.0 GL: 925 kg.
    • RS2000: 978 kg.
    • Ghia: 1003 kg.
    • Van: 908 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
      • Alternator warning lamp
    • 1.6 Ghia
      • Tachometer
      • Clock
  • Transmission - Four Speed Manual:
    • Floor mounted
    • Gear ratio:
      • 1st: 3.65:1
      • 2nd: 1.97:1
      • 3rd: 1.37:1
      • 4th: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 3.66:1
  • Transmission - Three Speed Automatic:
    • Gear ratio:
      • 1st: 2.47:1
      • 2nd: 1.47:1
      • 3rd: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 3.66:1
  • Clutch:
    • Dry single plate, diaphragm spring, mechanical actuation
  • Rear Axle:
    • 3.54:1
  • Engine/Transmission Combinations:
    • Manual and Automatic Transmissions available
  • 0-100 km/h:
    • 1.6 XL: 18.5 seconds
  • Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
    • 1.6 XL: 20.5 seconds
  • 2.0 Litre 4 Cylinder Engine:
    • Capacity: 1.993 litres
    • Type: Watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Single overhead camshaft cross flow
    • Fuel System: Single twin choke downdraft carburettor
    • Bore and Stroke: 90.82 x 76.95 mm
    • Power: 70 kW @ 5200 rpm
    • Torque: 148 Nm @ 3800 rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
    • Firing order: 1-3-4-2
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt generator
    • 12 volt 46 amp/hr battery
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent with MacPherson struts and anti-roll torsion bar
    • Rear: Live axle with semi-elliptic springs
  • Steering:
    • Unassisted rack-and-pinion to all models
  • Turning Circle:
    • 29.2 feet / 8.9 metres
  • Brakes:
    • Front: Disc, 9.6 in. / 244mm diameter
    • Rear: Drum, 8.0 in. / 203mm diameter
  • Wheels:
    • 5.0JJ x 13 Steel
  • Tyres:
    • GL: 15SR x 13 Radial
    • RS2000 and Ghia: YR78S x 13 Steel Radial (optional on all models)

2.0 Litre Escort Performance

2.0 GL
RS2000
1st
41
41
2nd
82
82
3rd
129
130
Top
162
168
0-100 km/h
11.2
11.0
400 metres
18
17.9
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