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Ford Escort
General information | |
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| Model | Ford Escort |
| Year | 1957 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 57.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1172 ccm (71.52 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 3-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1172 ccm (71.52 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 31.00 PS (23 kW or 31 HP) at 4500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 71.00 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs) at 2150 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke | 635.0 x 92.5 mm (25.0 x 3.6 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Gearbox | Manual, 3-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0379 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 4280 litres (1,131 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (413.4 inches) |
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 817 kg (1,801.2 pounds) |
| Overall length | 3810 mm (150.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 1550 mm (61.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1500 mm (59.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2220 mm (87.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 31.0 litres (8.19 gallons) |
