FORD Escort · 1.6 GL · Hatchback · 1980 ‐ 1985

Production modification 1.6 GL of automobile models Escort was started in 1980 by Ford, and closed in 1985. This three-door hatchback has a length of 4 meters, weight 0.8 tons and is assigned to fit 5 people including the driver.

«Escort 1.6 GL» have a front-wheel drive car with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This car can be accelerated for 11.1 s to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 167 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «carburetor fuel system», which generate a maximum power of 79 hp at 5800 rpm.

Gas tank capacity of this car is 48 liters of petrol, so when medium fuel rate is 7 l per 100 km, accordingly allows to go roughly 686 kilometers unrefueled.

The front wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the body chassis through suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Back wheels have drums brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs». Tires have the next dimensions - 155SR13.

Ford Escort is not certified for crash test Euro NCAP. This vehicle does not have passive and active safety systems.