The following specifications are relevant for the Ford Escort Mark 2, prior to the introduction of ADR 27A regulations.
- Years of Manufacture: 1975 - 1976
- Number Built: see Escort Production
- Body Styles:
- Two door sedan
- Four door sedan
- Two door panel van
- Price at Introduction:
- 1.3 L Two Door: $3430
- 1.3 XL Two Door: $3730
- 1.3 XL Four Door: $3830
- 1.6 Ghia Four Door: $4420
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length: 156.6 in. (3978mm)
- Total width: 62.8 in. (1595mm)
- Height at kerb weight: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
- Wheelbase: 94.5 in. (2400mm)
- Front Track: 49.5 in. (1257mm)
- Rear Track: 50.5 in. (1283mm)
- Kerb Weight:
- 1.3 L: 878 kg.
- 1.3 XL: 884 kg. (2 door)
- 1.3 XL: 909 kg. (4 door)
- 1.6 Ghia: 950 kg.
- Fuel Tank:
- Rear mounted, 9 gallon (40.5 litre) capacity
- Instruments:
- All models:
- Speedometer
- Odometer
- Water Temp gauge
- Fuel gauge
- Oil pressure warning lamp
- Alternator warning lamp
- 1.6 Ghia
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- Transmission - Four Speed Manual:
- Floor mounted
- Gear ratio:
- 1st: 3.65:1
- 2nd: 1.97:1
- 3rd: 1.37:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 3.66:1
- Transmission - Three Speed Automatic:
- Gear ratio:
- 1st: 2.47:1
- 2nd: 1.47:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 3.66:1
- Clutch:
- Dry single plate, diaphragm spring, mechanical actuation
- Rear Axle:
- Engine/Transmission Combinations:
- Manual and Automatic Transmissions available to 1.3 and 1.6 litre engines
- 0-100 km/h:
- 1.3 XL: 17.5 seconds
- 1.6 Ghia: 13.1 seconds
- Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
- 1.3 XL: 21.3 seconds
- 1.6 Ghia: 19.2 seconds
- 1.3 Litre 4 Cylinder Engine:
- Capacity: 1.298 litre
- Type: Watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Overhead valve cross flow
- Fuel System: Single choke downdraft carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 80.98 x 62.99 mm
- Power: 65 bhp (48.7 kW) @ 5000 rpm
- Torque: 74.0 lb-ft (100 Nm) @ 3000 rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
- Firing order: 1-2-4-3
- 1.6 Litre 4 Cylinder Engine:
- Capacity: 1.598 litre
- Type: Watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Twin overhead camshaft cross flow
- Fuel System: Single twin choke downdraft carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 80.98 x 77.62 mm
- Power: 98 bhp (86 kW) @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 101 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
- Firing order: 1-2-4-3
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt generator
- 12 volt 46 amp/hr battery
- Exhaust:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent with MacPherson struts and anti-roll torsion bar
- Rear: Live axle with semi-elliptic springs
- Steering:
- Unassisted rack-and-pinion to all models
- Turning Circle:
- Brakes:
- Front: Disc 9.6 in. / 244mm diameter
- Rear:
Drum, 8.0 in. / 203mm diameter
- Wheels:
- 1.3 Litre: 4.5JJ x 13 Steel
- 1.6 Litre: 5.0JJ x 13 Steel
- Tyres:
- 1.3: 155SR x 13 Radial
- Ghia 1.6: YR78S x 13 Steel Radial (optional on 1.3 litre models)
Also see:
Ford Escort Mark 1
Ford Escort Mark 2
Ford Escort Mark 2 Ghia
Ford Escort RS1600
Ford Escort RS1800
Ford Escort RS2000
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