Ford Escort III Hatchback 3 doors All photos (3)
Ford Escort III · Hatchback 3 doors · 1980–1986

Ford Escort 1.6 MT 79 HP

GasolineManual, 5 gearsFront drive
Power
79 hp · 58 kW
0–100 km/h
12.0 s
Top speed
162 km/h
Fuel consumption
7.5 l/100 km
On a full tank
~640 km
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Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
162 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
12 s
Fuel tank
48 l

Engine

LPA · 1,600 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
LPA
Displacement
1,600 cm³
Max power
58 kW / 79 hp
Fuel
A92
Fuel system
Carburetor
Turbo
No
Engine position
In front
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Valvetrain
SOHC
Bore
80 mm
Stroke
79.5 mm
Compression ratio
9.5

Transmission

Drive
Front
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
5

Dimensions and capacity

class C
Body type
Hatchback
Doors
3
Seats
4
Length
3,966 mm
Width
1,640 mm
Height
1,337 mm
Wheelbase
2,393 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm
Boot space (min)
305 l
Boot space (max)
1,378 l
Turning circle
10 m

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Front brakes
Discs
Front suspension
Independent, coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent, coil spring