FORD Escort · 1.6 GL · Hatchback · 1980 ‐ 1985

From 1980 Ford launched production of cars model Escort, modification 1.6 GL and finished it in 1985. This five-door hatchback has a length of 4 meters, weight 0.8 tons and is assigned to fit 5 passengers total.

«Escort 1.6 GL» car with a 5-speed manual transmission is connected to the front-wheels. This automobile can be accelerated for 11.1 s to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 167 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «carburetor system», which generate a max power of 79 hp at 5800 rpm.

Average fuel rate is 7 liters per 100 kilometers. Tank volume is 48 l of petrol, what provides to drive approximately 686 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the body chassis by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Back wheels have drums brakes and fixed to the undercarriage through suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs». Tires have the next dimensions - 155SR13.

Ford Escort is not tested for Euro NCAP crash test. This auto does not have passive and active safety features.