1970 Escort RS1600 Specs1970 (Mk1) Ford Escort RS1600 Specifications & Performance
1970 - 1974 (Mk1)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.6 L Inline 4
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- 113 mph
- 
- 8.9 seconds
- 
- 120 BHP
- 
- 20 mpg
- 
- 2 Doors
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- 4 Seats
- 
- 270 L
- 
- 860 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 113 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 8.9 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.6 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 140 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 120 BHP
- Torque
- 112 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 20 mpg
- Total Range
- 175 Miles
- CO2 Emissions
- 320 g/Km
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 1.6 Litre
- 1,601 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 120 BHP @ 6,500 RPM
- 122 ps @ 6,500 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 112 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
- 152 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (16v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 40 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Cosworth (BDA)
- Compression Ratio
- 10:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 80.96 x 77.62 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.04:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 75 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 30 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 400 cc
- BMEP
- 11.9 Bar
- 173 PSI
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
- Body Style
- Sports Saloon
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 4
- Cargo Space
- 270 L
- Turning Circle
- 9.2 m
- Kerb Weight
- 860 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,220 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 360 kg
- Length
- 3,978 mm
- Width
- 1,590 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
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