1983 Escort 1.6 L, GL, Ghia Specs1983 Ford Escort 1.6 L, GL, Ghia Specifications & Performance
1983 - 1986
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.6 L Inline 4
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- 104 mph
- 
- 11.0 seconds
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- 78 BHP
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- 37.7 mpg
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- 3-5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 845 kg
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 104 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 11.0 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 10.6 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 92 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 78 BHP
- Torque
- 92 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 37.7 mpg
- Total Range
- 331 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 1.6 Litre
- 1,597 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 78 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
- 79 ps @ 6,000 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 92 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
- 125 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (8v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Transversal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 40 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 80 x 79.5 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.01:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 49 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 20 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 400 cc
- BMEP
- 9.8 Bar
- 142.7 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Front Brakes
- Solid Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Compact Hatchback
- Doors
- 3-5
- Seats
- 5
- Turning Circle
- 10.5 m
- Kerb Weight
- 845 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,325 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 480 kg
- Length
- 3,970 mm
- Width
- 1,640 mm
- Height
- 1,384 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,402 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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