FORD Escort · 1.6 D GL · Hatchback · 1984 ‐ 1985

Ford launched manufacture in 1984 of automobiles model Escort, modification 1.6 D GL and terminated it in 1985. This five-door hatchback has a length of 4 meters, weight 0.9 tons and is destined to fit 5 passengers including the driver.

«Escort 1.6 D GL» automobile with a 5-speed manual gearbox is connected to the front wheels. This automobile can be accelerated for 17.8 s to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 147 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with a «indirect injection system», which produce a peak power of 54 horsepower at 4800 rpm.

Average fuel consumption is 5.1 l per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank capacity is 48 l of diesel, what provides to go roughly 942 kilometers unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this car have disks brakes and attached to the chassis through suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have drums brakes and attached to the body chassis with help of suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs». Tires have the next dimensions - 155SR13.

Ford Escort is not examined for crash test Euro NCAP. Active and passive safety features missing on this model vehicle.