Engines1980–1986

What engines does the Ford Escort (1980-1986) come with?

The Ford Escort (1980-1986) was offered with 5 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.

EnginePowerTorqueTransmissionDriveTop speed0-100 km/hConsumptionAvailable on
1.6L Petrol79 hp125 NmAutomaticFront Wheel Drive163 km/h13.5 s8.1 l/100km3 trims
1.6L Petrol79 hp125 NmManualFront Wheel Drive167 km/h11.1 s7.0 l/100km4 trims
1.3L Petrol69 hp100 NmManualFront Wheel Drive157 km/h12.8 s7.4 l/100km6 trims
1.6L Diesel54 hp95 NmManualFront Wheel Drive147 km/h17.8 s5.1 l/100km3 trims
1.1L Petrol50 hp83 NmManualFront Wheel Drive144 km/h17.2 s6.3 l/100km5 trims
How this is measured

Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.

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