Ford Escort RS 1600 1970 specs
General information
| Model: | Ford Escort RS 1600 |
| Year: | 1970 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Ford |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1599 ccm |
| Max power: | 121.7 PS (90 kW) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 148 Nm at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 81 x 77.6 mm (3.2 x 3.1 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 182 km/h (113.1 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.155 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 5280 litres (1395 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front tire dimensions: | 195/50-R15 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 195/50-R15 |
| Turn circle: | 9 m (354.3 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 785 kg (1730.6 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3980 mm (156.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1570 mm (61.8 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1390 mm (54.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2410 mm (94.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 41 litres (10.83 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
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