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Escort
1976 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
1976
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Variant
RS
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
AxR
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
RS 1800 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
117 hp
Power (kW)
86 kW
Torque
171 Nm (126 lb-ft)
Top speed
185 km/h
(115 mph)
0–60 mph
8.2 seconds
0–100 km/h
8.7 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
3,978 mm
(156.6 in)
Width
1,596 mm
(62.8 in)
Height
1,398 mm
(55.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,407 mm
(94.8 in)
Curb weight
900 kg
(1,984 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,750 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
86.75 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
77.62 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
1,835 cc
9 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
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
Suspensions
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Live Axle
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,320 mm
(52.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,313 mm
(51.7 in)
Turning Circle
9.8 m
Weight
Cargo Capacity
410 kg
(904 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
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
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
Max Roof Load
80 kg
(176 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Aluminium
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
Clock
Analogue
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
410 litres
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Escort
Model
20 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Sedan
Variant
Escort RS
1970–1980
Escort RS Sedan Generations
2 of 3
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AxR
1975–1977
Year
1976
Powertrain
RS 1800 Manual
Horsepower
117 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
