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Escort
1970 Ford Escort RS
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1970
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Variant
RS
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
AxH
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
RS 1600 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
120 hp
Power (kW)
88 kW
Torque
142 Nm (105 lb-ft)
Top speed
182 km/h
(113 mph)
0–60 mph
8.9 seconds
0–100 km/h
9.3 seconds (estimated)
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
3,978 mm
(156.6 in)
Width
1,570 mm
(61.8 in)
Height
1,346 mm
(53.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
785 kg
(1,731 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
1,599 cc
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
41 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,245 mm
(49.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,270 mm
(50.0 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
80 kg
(176 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Features
Comfort Features
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Ford
2,234 vehicles
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Folding
Manual
House Colour
Aluminium
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Other Equipment
Carpets
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Colour
Black
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Escort
Model
20 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Sedan
Variant
Escort RS
1970–1980
Escort RS Sedan Generations
1 of 3
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AxH
1970–1975
Year
1970
Powertrain
RS 1600 Manual
Horsepower
120 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
