1955 Ford Escort specifications

1955 Ford Escort data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2210 mm 87 inches
Track/tread (front) 1219 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1207 mm 47.5 inches
Length 3312 mm 130.4 inches
Width 1543 mm 60.7 inches
Height 1600 mm 63 inches
Ground clearance 184 mm 7.2 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.5
Kerb weight 832 kg 1834 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 31.8 litres 7 [8.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.2 litre
1172 cc
(71.52 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 63.5 × 92.5 mm
2.5 × 3.64 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
36.5 PS (36 bhp) (26.8 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
72 Nm (53 ft·lb) (7.3 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
22.9 kW/litre
31.1 ps/litre
30.7 bhp/litre
0.5 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
61.43 Nm/litre
0.74 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 772 kPa (112 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 293 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
43.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
32.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
43.27 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
30.99 kg/kW
51.77 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
turns lock-to-lock 2.000
Turning circle 10.50 m
Front suspension I.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 4.40
general
Carfolio.com ID66473
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Ford Escort added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.