| Ford Escort Mk2 RS Mexico (1975-1978) |
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Country
|
UK
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
106
|
|
0-60 mph
|
11.1
|
|
BHP
|
95 @5750rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
92 @4000rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
105
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1594/97
|
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Engine type
|
Straight 4 Carburettor
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
9.2:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
Overhead 8
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
|
No of speeds
|
4
|
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Drum
|
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
|
Length (in)
|
156.5
|
|
Width (in)
|
62.8
|
|
Height (in)
|
55.2
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
1991
|
| Additional Info: Replacement for the Mk1 Mexico. Uses a 1.6 litre Pinto engine. |
| Ford Escort RS1800 (1975-1977) |
|
Country
|
UK
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
112
|
|
0-50 mph
|
6.6
|
|
0-60 mph
|
9
|
|
1/4 mile
|
16.9
|
|
0-1 km
|
31.4
|
|
BHP
|
115 @6000rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
120 @4000rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
126
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1845/113
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Carburettor
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
9.0:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 16
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
|
No of speeds
|
4
|
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Drum
|
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
|
Length (in)
|
156.5
|
|
Width (in)
|
62.8
|
|
Height (in)
|
55.2
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2015
|
| Additional Info: These started life as RS Mexico’s and were then fitted with the Belt Driven A series engines. All but 2 RS1800’s are in white. |
| Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2 (1976-1980) |
|
Country
|
UK
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
112
|
|
0-50 mph
|
6.4
|
|
0-60 mph
|
8.6
|
|
1/4 mile
|
16.7
|
|
0-1 km
|
31.7
|
|
BHP
|
110 @5500rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
119 @4000rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
118
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1993/122
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Carburettor
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
9.2:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
Overhead 8
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
|
No of speeds
|
4
|
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Drum
|
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
|
Length (in)
|
163.1
|
|
Width (in)
|
63.8
|
|
Height (in)
|
55.5
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2050
|
| Additional Info: Could be optioned with Twin Carbs. Most noticeable by the droop snoot front end. 1976-1977 RS2000’s were basically fully optioned, 1978-1980 came with either basic options or with an optional custom pack, which we believe had a nicer/sportier interior and better alloy wheels. |
