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1980 - Ford - Escort 1.6 GL

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1. Escort 1.6 GL 1980
General Information
Make Ford
Model Escort 1.6 GL
Production Year 1980
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Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S HBK
Number of Doors 3
Wheelbase 2393 mm     (94,2 in)
Front Track 1400 mm     (55,1 in)
Rear Track 1423 mm     (56 in)
Length 3970 mm     (156,3 in)
Width 1640 mm     (64,6 in)
Height 1380 mm     (54,3 in)
Ground Clearance 120 mm     (4,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,66
Weight 865 kg     (1905,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 40 litre   (8,8 Imp gal ,  10,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,39
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Transverse
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 1597 cc     (97,46 cu in)
Bore 79,96 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 79,52 mm     (3,13 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,01
Unitary Capacity 399,25 cc/cylinder    (24,36 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 We carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 79 HP     (58,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 125 N.m     (92,2 lb.ft ,  12,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 97 N.m    (5800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 91,3 HP/ton    (68,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 49,5 HP/litre    (36,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 11,3 s
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 167 km/h   (103,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,76 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,58 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,5 m    (34,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.LW.TRA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)