1955 - Ford - Escort

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Escort 1955
2. Escort 1983
General Information
Make Ford
Model Escort
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S EST
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2210 mm     (87 in)
Front Track 1219 mm     (48 in)
Rear Track 1207 mm     (47,5 in)
Length 3312 mm     (130,4 in)
Width 1543 mm     (60,7 in)
Height 1600 mm     (63 in)
Ground Clearance 184 mm     (7,2 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,5
Weight 832 kg     (1832,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 31,8 litre   (7 Imp gal ,  8,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1172 cc     (71,52 cu in)
Bore 63,5 mm     (2,5 in)
Stroke 92,5 mm     (3,64 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,69
Unitary Capacity 293 cc/cylinder    (17,88 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 36 HP     (26,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 72 N.m     (53,1 lb.ft ,  7,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 57 N.m    (4500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 43,3 HP/ton    (32,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 30,7 HP/litre    (22,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,4 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2
Turning Circle Diameter 10,5 m    (34,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)