1968 (Mk1) Ford Escort 1300 Specifications & Performance
1968, 1969, 1970 (Mk1)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.3 L Inline 4
- 
- 87 mph
- 
- 17.5 seconds
- 
- 52 BHP
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- 31 mpg
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- 2-4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 270 L
- 
- 785 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 87 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 17.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 16.9 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 66 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 52 BHP
- Torque
- 67 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 31 mpg
- Total Range
- 272 Miles
- CO2 Emissions
- 240 g/Km
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 1.3 Litre
- 1,298 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 52 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
- 53 ps @ 5,000 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 67 lb·ft @ 2,500 RPM
- 91 N·m @ 2,500 RPM
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (8v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 40 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Kent
- Compression Ratio
- 9:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 80.98 x 62.99 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.29:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 40 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 13 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 324 cc
- BMEP
- 8.8 Bar
- 127.8 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 4 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 3 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 155/80R12
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Live Axle
- Front Brakes
- Drum
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Small Saloon
- Doors
- 2-4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 270 L
- Turning Circle
- 9 m
- Kerb Weight
- 785 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,150 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 365 kg
- Length
- 3,978 mm
- Width
- 1,575 mm
- Height
- 1,380 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,400 mm
- Front Track
- 1,295 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,270 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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