Ford Escort Mark I

About the Ford Escort Mark I

The Mark I Ford Escort was introduced in the United Kingdom at the end of 1967, making its show debut at Brussels Motor Show in January 1968.It replaced the successful long running Anglia. The car was presented in continental Europe as a product of Ford's European operation. Escort production commenced at Halewood in England during the closing months of 1967, and for left hand drive markets during September 1968 at the Ford plant in Genk.Initially the continental Escorts differed slightly from the UK built ones under the skin. The front suspension and steering gear were differently configured and the brakes were fitted with dual hydraulic circuits; also the wheels fitted on the Genk-built Escorts had wider rims.At the beginning of 1970, continental European production transferred to a new plant on the edge of Saarlouis, West Germany.

Ford Escort 1100
Production : 611,300
Construction : Steel monocoque
Engine : all iron
Max power : 49.5 bhp at 5500 rpm
Transmission : four speed manual
Suspension : front is independent with MacPherson struts. Rear :live axle semi-elliptic leaf springs and telescopic dampers.
Steering :rack and pinion
Brakes : drums
0-60 mph : 22.3 secs
Top speed : 79 mph
Mpg: 27.7