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1970 - Ford - Escort RS1600

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1. Escort RS1600 1970
General Information
Make Ford
Model Escort RS1600
Production Year 1970
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2400 mm     (94,5 in)
Front Track 1321 mm     (52 in)
Rear Track 1321 mm     (52 in)
Length 3975 mm     (156,5 in)
Width 1568 mm     (61,7 in)
Height 1384 mm     (54,5 in)
Ground Clearance 147 mm     (5,8 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,66
Weight 785 kg     (1729,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 41 litre   (9 Imp gal ,  10,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1599 cc     (97,58 cu in)
Bore 81 mm     (3,19 in)
Stroke 77,6 mm     (3,06 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 399,75 cc/cylinder    (24,39 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 We carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 120 HP     (89,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 152 N.m     (112,2 lb.ft ,  15,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 131,5 N.m    (6500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 152,9 HP/ton    (114 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 75 HP/litre    (56 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 6,8 s
0 - 60 mph 8,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 16,7 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 182 km/h   (113,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,77 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,6
Turning Circle Diameter 9,1 m    (29,9 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.MS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.RA.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
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Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
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