Ford1968 Escort Twin Cam Specs

1968 (Mk1) Ford Escort Twin Cam Specifications & Performance

1968 - 1971 (Mk1)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

113 mph

9.5 seconds

105 BHP

22 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

270 L
kg
800 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
113 mph
0-62 mph
9.5 seconds
0-60 mph
9.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
131 BHP/Tonne
Power
105 BHP
Torque
107 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
22 mpg
Total Range
193 Miles
CO2 Emissions
315 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,558 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
105 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
106 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
107 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
145 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Lotus Twin Cam
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
82.55 x 72.7 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.14:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
67 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
26 BHP
Unitary Capacity
389 cc
BMEP
11.7 Bar
169.6 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
165/80R13
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Saloon
Doors
2
Seats
4
Cargo Space
270 L
Turning Circle
9 m
Kerb Weight
800 kg
Gross Weight
1,150 kg
Maximum Payload
350 kg
Length
3,978 mm
Width
1,575 mm
Height
1,380 mm
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
Front Track
1,300 mm
Rear Track
1,280 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.3

Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating2.2
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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