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Ford Escort I (AFH,ATH) 1100 (44 Hp)
Overall Rating
Ford Escort:
The Ford Escort is a small family car that was manufactured by Ford of Europe from 1968 until 2004. In total, the six generations were spread across three basic platforms: the original, rear-wheel-drive Mk. 1/Mk. 2 , the "Erika" front-wheel-drive Mk. 3/Mk. 4 , and the final CE-14 Mk. 5/Mk. 6 version. Its successor, the Ford Focus, was released in 1998, but the final generation of Escort was phased out gradually, with the panel van version ending production in 2002 in favour of the Ford Transit Connect....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (AFH,ATH) Overview:
Ford Escort (I (AFH,ATH)). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 110 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
1100 (44 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
With only 44 Hp, performance is very modest, suitable for city driving and light rural use. Highway speeds are achievable but require patience and planning.
Fuel Economy
Equipped with a carburettor, fuel economy is average for its era. It's not particularly efficient by modern standards but offers reasonable running costs for a classic.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Simple, robust mechanicals
- • Easy to maintain and repair
- • Classic car appeal and growing enthusiast base
- • Compact and agile for city driving
- • Affordable entry into classic car ownership
Cons:
- • Very limited performance (44 Hp)
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Lack of modern amenities and comfort features
- • Susceptible to rust if not well-maintained
- • Carburettor can be temperamental
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Escort |
| Generation: | I (AFH,ATH) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1100 (44 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1968 |
| End of production: | 1976 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 44 Hp |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 110 km/h |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
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