Ford Escort Twin-Cam Technical Specifications

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Ford Escort Twin-Cam Technical Specifications



Ford Escort Twin-Cam
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  • Years of Manufacture: 1968 - 1970
  • Number Built: see Escort Production
  • Body Styles:
    • Two door sedan
  • Price at Introduction:
    • 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:
    • Twin-Cam: 1820 lb. (830 kg.)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • Rear mounted, 9 gallon (40.5 litre) capacity
    • Optional reserve tank available
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Odometer
    • Tachometer
    • Ammeter
    • Oil pressure gauge
    • Water Temp gauge
    • Fuel gauge
  • Transmission - Four Speed Manual:
    • Floor mounted
    • Gear ratio:
      • 1st: 2.97:1
      • 2nd: 2.01:1
      • 3rd: 1.40:1
      • 4th: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 3.32:1
  • Maximum Speeds:
    • 1st: 38 mph (61 km/h)
    • 2nd: 56 mph (90 km/h)
    • 3rd: 81 mph (130 km/h)
    • 4th: 113 mph (182 km/h)
  • Clutch:
    • Borg and Beck dry single plate, diaphragm spring, mechanical actuation
  • Rear Axle:
    • Hypoid Bevel: 3.77:1
  • 0-100 km/h:
    • 9.8 seconds
  • Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
    • 17.2 seconds @ 81 mph
  • 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: Two double choke Weber 40DCOE with AC mechanical fuel pump
    • 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:
    • Battery: 12 volt 38 Ah
    • Generator: Lucas C40/1 22-amp d.c.
    • Lucas rectangular sealed beam headlamps, 120/80 watt (total)
  • Exhaust:
    • 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
  • Steering:
    • Unassisted rack-and-pinion to all models
  • Turning Circle:
    • 28.75 feet (8.76 metres)
  • Brakes:
    • Girling Disc front, Drum rear
    • Girling vacuum servo
    • Front: Disc 9.6 in. / 244mm diameter
    • Rear: Drum 9.0 in. / 229mm diameter
  • Wheels:
    • 13" 5JJ (alloy optional)
  • Tyres:
    • 165 x 12 Radial, optional 165 x 13
  • Equipment:
    • Electric fuses: 6
    • Screen washer: Standard - foot operated
    • Interior heater: Standard - air blending
    • Heated backlight: Not available
    • Safety Belts: Optional extra, anchorages built in
    • Interior Trim: PVC seats and headlining
    • Floor covering: Carpet
    • Underbody protection: Phosphate treatment under paint

Also see:
Ford Escort Mark 1
Ford Escort Twin-Cam
Ford Escort Mark 2
Ford Escort Mark 2 Ghia
Ford Escort RS1600
Ford Escort RS1800
Ford Escort RS2000

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