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Generation 3

Ford Escort 3-door hatchback

07.1980 - 02.1986 · Europe

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Generation 3

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Choosing a Ford Escort

Ford Escort, Generation 3, Europe market. This overview covers 48 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: 48 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
4–5
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.

Generation and equipment description ↗

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

48 versions

1.1 L, 54 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford Kent GLB · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
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

1.1 L, 58 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford Kent GPA · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
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

1.3 L, 68 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH JPA · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
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 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 L, 68 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH JPA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
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
1.3 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

1.6 L, 78 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH LPA · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
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

1.6 L, 78 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH LPA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
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
1.6 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 L, 78 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH LPA · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
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

1.6 L, 54 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford LTA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
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

1.1 L, 50 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford Kent GSE · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
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

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
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

1.6 L, 113 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH L4B · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.6i MT Escort RS 1600i 08.1982 - 07.1983

1.6 L, 95 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH LUA · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

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1.6 MT Escort XR3 08.1980 - 07.1982

1.6 L, 95 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH LUA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.6 MT Escort XR3 5-gears 03.1982 - 07.1982

1.6 L, 103 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH LRA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.6i MT Escort XR3i 08.1982 - 02.1986

1.6 L, 130 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

Ford CVH LNA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.6i MT Escort RS Turbo 08.1983 - 02.1986

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