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Ford Escort 3 Doors
1980 – 1986
3 Doors · Hatchback United States
The Ford Escort 3 Doors is a hatchback built from 1980 to 1986. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 50 to 132 hp. The lightest version weighs only 790 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.1 L/100 km.
Body style3 Doors · Hatchback
Production1980 – 1986
Variants6
FuelPetrol, Diesel
Key specifications (range)
Power50 – 132 hp
0–100 km/h8.7 – 17.8 s
Top speed144 – 200 km/h
Fuel economy5.1 – 8.9 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 50 hp | 17.2 s | 144 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.6d 5MT FWD (54 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 54 hp | 17.8 s | 147 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.3L 4MT FWD (69 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 69 hp | 12.8 s | 157 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.6L 5MT FWD (79 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 79 hp | 11.1 s | 167 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.6i 5MT FWD (105 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 105 hp | 9.7 s | 186 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.6L Turbo 5MT FWD (132 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 132 hp | 8.7 s | 200 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1117 cm3 (68 ci)
- Power
- 37 KW @ 5000 RPM50 HP @ 5000 RPM50 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 61 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM83 Nm @ 2700 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 89.4 mph (144 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 17.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 145SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 156.3 in (3970 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 10.8 cuFT (306 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1741.7 lbs (790 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2755.8 lbs (1250 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 150 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
- Power
- 40 KW @ 4800 RPM54 HP @ 4800 RPM54 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 70 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM95 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 91.3 mph (147 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 17.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 156.3 in (3970 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 10.8 cuFT (306 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1984.2 lbs (900 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 135 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1296 cm3 (79 ci)
- Power
- 51 KW @ 6000 RPM69 HP @ 6000 RPM68 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 74 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM100 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 97.6 mph (157 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 145SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 156.3 in (3970 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 10.8 cuFT (306 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1772.5 lbs (804 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 176 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1597 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 58 KW @ 5800 RPM79 HP @ 5800 RPM78 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 92 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM125 Nm @ 3300 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 103.8 mph (167 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 156.3 in (3970 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 10.8 cuFT (306 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1860.7 lbs (844 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 167 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1597 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 77 KW @ 6000 RPM105 HP @ 6000 RPM103 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 102 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM138 Nm @ 4800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115.6 mph (186 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/60HR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 156.3 in (3970 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 10.8 cuFT (306 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1898.2 lbs (861 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 190 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1597 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 97 KW @ 6000 RPM132 HP @ 6000 RPM130 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 133 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM180 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124.3 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/50VR16
Dimensions
- Length
- 156.3 in (3970 mm)
- Width
- 64.6 in (1641 mm)
- Height
- 54.3 in (1379 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 10.8 cuFT (306 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1898.2 lbs (861 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 212 g/km
Length3,970 mm
Width1,641 mm
Height1,379 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm
Curb weight790 – 900 kg
Torque83 – 180 Nm
Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.
