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Escort
1978 Ford Escort
United States
Gasoline
2WD
LCV
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Features
Safety & Security
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Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Body Style
LCV
Generation
AxR Facelift
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Van 45
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
57 hp
Power (kW)
42 kW
Torque
91 Nm (67 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,293 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
80.98 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
62.99 mm
(2.5 in)
Compression Ratio
9.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
LCV
Equipment
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Features
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Bicycle Holder
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
Cargo Van
British Classification
Van
Australian Classification
Van
European Segment
M-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Cargo Van
Ford
2,234 vehicles
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Optional
Escort
Model
20 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
LCV
Variant
Escort Standard
1968–1998
Escort LCV Generations
3 of 4
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AxR Facelift
1978–1980
Year
1978
Powertrain
Van 45
Horsepower
57 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
LCV
2WD
Gasoline
