| Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico (1970) |
|
Country
|
UK
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
100
|
|
0-50 mph
|
7.9
|
|
0-60 mph
|
10.5
|
|
BHP
|
98 @6000rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
92 @4000rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
115
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1599/98
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Carburettor
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
9.0:1
|
|
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)
|
61.7
|
|
Height (in)
|
53
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
1876
|
| Additional Info: The Mexico was a car produced by Ford in honour of it’s rallying success. |
| Ford Escort RS1600 (1970) |
|
Country
|
UK
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
112
|
|
0-60 mph
|
8.9
|
|
1/4 mile
|
16.7
|
|
BHP
|
120 @6500rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
112 @4000rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
153
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1599/98
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Carburettors x 2
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
10.0:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
Overhead 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)
|
61.7
|
|
Height (in)
|
54.5
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
1731
|
| Additional Info: The Ford Works engine produced 160bhp and then when it got fitted with the 2 litre engine put out 240bhp. Incidently the World Cup Rally RS1600 cars had 1860cc engines. |
| Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 (1973-1974) |
|
Country
|
UK
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
111
|
|
0-50 mph
|
6.9
|
|
0-60 mph
|
9
|
|
1/4 mile
|
17.1
|
|
0-1 km
|
32.2
|
|
BHP
|
100 @5750rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
108 @3500rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
110
|
|
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)
|
156.5
|
|
Width (in)
|
61.7
|
|
Height (in)
|
54.8
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
1995
|
| Additional Info: Using the 2 litre Pinto engine, the RS2000 was a much more friendly car to drive than the RS1600. |
