1978 Escort 1.6 Ghia Specs1978 (Mk2) Ford Escort 1.6 Ghia Specifications & Performance
1978, 1979, 1980 (Mk2)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.6 L Inline 4
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- 101 mph
- 
- 11.2 seconds
- 
- 84 BHP
- 
- 26 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
- 
- 305 L
- 
- 915 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 101 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 11.2 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 10.8 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 92 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 84 BHP
- Torque
- 92 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 26 mpg
- Total Range
- 194 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 1.6 Litre
- 1,598 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 84 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
- 85 ps @ 5,500 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 92 lb·ft @ 3,500 RPM
- 125 N·m @ 3,500 RPM
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (8v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 34 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Kent Crossflow (Valencia)
- Compression Ratio
- 9:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 80.98 x 77.62 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.04:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 53 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 21 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 400 cc
- BMEP
- 9.8 Bar
- 142.6 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 4 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 3 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 155/80R13
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Live Axle
- Front Brakes
- Solid Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Compact Saloon
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 305 L
- Turning Circle
- 9.5 m
- Kerb Weight
- 915 kg
- Length
- 3,975 mm
- Width
- 1,595 mm
- Height
- 1,395 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,407 mm
- Front Track
- 1,260 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,280 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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