Ford Escort 5-door hatchback
07.1980 - 02.1986 · Europe
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Ford Escort, Generation 3, Europe market. This overview covers 43 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (07.1980 - 02.1986). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.
Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.
Overview based on recorded specifications: 43 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 5
- Engine codes
- Ford CVH JPA, Ford CVH LPA, Ford Kent GLB, Ford Kent GPA, Ford Kent GSE, Ford LTA
- Engine displacement, cc
- 1117–1608
- Drive layout
- Front-wheel drive
- Transmission
- Automatic 3, Manual 4, Manual 5
- Wheelbase, mm
- 2393–2402
- Ground clearance, mm
- 160
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel
Equipment and practical details
Ford Escort · Generation 3 · Europe · 07.1980 - 02.1986. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.
- Independent rear suspension
- For a version with independent rear suspension, confirm the layout and parts for its drivetrain. Front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive specifications can differ.
Specifications and technical details
43 versions1.6 L, 78 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
Ford CVH LPA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 MT Escort L 5-gearsBase grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.6 MT Escort GL 5-gearsUpper grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.6 MT Escort Ghia 5-gearsTop grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.6 MT Escort L 5-gearsBase grade | 08.1982 - 07.1983 | |
| 1.6 MT Escort GL 5-gearsUpper grade | 08.1982 - 07.1983 | |
| 1.6 MT Escort Ghia 5-gearsTop grade | 08.1982 - 07.1983 |
1.1 L, 50 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
Ford Kent GSE · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 MT Escort CustomBase grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.1 MT Escort LUpper grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.1 MT Escort GLTop grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 |
1.1 L, 50 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
Ford Kent GSE · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 MT Escort Custom 5-gearsBase grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.1 MT Escort L 5-gearsUpper grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.1 MT Escort GL 5-gearsTop grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 |
1.3 L, 68 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
Ford CVH JPA · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 MT Escort CustomBase grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort L | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort GLUpper grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort GhiaTop grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort CustomBase grade | 08.1980 - 07.1983 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort L | 08.1980 - 07.1983 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort GLUpper grade | 08.1980 - 07.1983 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort GhiaTop grade | 08.1980 - 07.1983 |
1.3 L, 68 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
Ford CVH JPA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 MT Escort Custom 5-gearsBase grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort L 5-gears | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort GL 5-gearsUpper grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort Ghia 5-gearsTop grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort Custom 5-gearsBase grade | 08.1982 - 07.1983 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort L 5-gears | 08.1982 - 07.1983 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort GL 5-gearsUpper grade | 08.1982 - 07.1983 | |
| 1.3 MT Escort Ghia 5-gearsTop grade | 08.1982 - 07.1983 |
1.6 L, 54 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
Ford LTA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6D MT Escort CustomBase grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.6D MT Escort LUpper grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.6D MT Escort GLTop grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 |
1.6 L, 78 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive
Ford CVH LPA · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 AT Escort LBase grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.6 AT Escort GLUpper grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 | |
| 1.6 AT Escort GhiaTop grade | 08.1983 - 02.1986 |
1.1 L, 58 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
Ford Kent GPA · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 MT Escort LBase grade | 08.1980 - 07.1981 | |
| 1.1 MT Escort GLTop grade | 08.1980 - 07.1981 | |
| 1.1 MT Escort GhiaTop grade | 08.1980 - 07.1983 |
1.6 L, 78 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
Ford CVH LPA · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 MT Escort LBase grade | 08.1980 - 07.1983 | |
| 1.6 MT Escort GLUpper grade | 08.1980 - 07.1983 | |
| 1.6 MT Escort GhiaTop grade | 08.1980 - 07.1983 |
1.1 L, 54 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
Ford Kent GLB · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 MT Escort CustomBase grade | 08.1980 - 07.1983 | |
| 1.1 MT Escort LUpper grade | 08.1980 - 07.1983 | |
| 1.1 MT Escort GLTop grade | 08.1980 - 07.1983 |
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