1968 Ford Escort 1100 Saloon specifications

1968 Ford Escort 1100 Saloon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1245 mm 49 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 3978 mm 156.6 inches
Width 1570 mm 61.8 inches
Height 1346 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 805 kg 1775 lb
Weight distribution 54.3% front
fuel tank capacity 41 litres 9 [10.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code 2733 E
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.1 litre
1098 cc
(67.004 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 53.3 mm
3.19 × 2.1 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.52
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
56 PS (55 bhp) (41 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
81 Nm (60 ft·lb) (8.3 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
37.4 kW/litre
50.8 ps/litre
50.1 bhp/litre
0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
73.77 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Ford carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 927 kPa (134.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 274.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 13.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 21.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 132 km/h (82 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
69.27 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
50.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
68.32 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.63 kg/kW
32.79 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID66143
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Ford Escort 1100 Saloon added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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