The Ford Escort 1.4 is a hatchback with 5 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits the power through the front wheels.
Its 1.4 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder unit that develops 74 bhp (75 PS/55 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 109 N·m (80 lb·ft/11.1 kgm) at 2750 rpm.
The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 5 speed manual 'box.
Quoted kerb weight is 1027 kg.
Maximum claimed speed is 169 km/h (105 mph), officially stated fuel consumption is 11.8/6.8/8.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 203.0 g/km.
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