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Escort
1979 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
1979
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Body Style
LCV
Generation
AxR Facelift
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Van 35 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
46 hp
Power (kW)
34 kW
Torque
71 Nm (52 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,098 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,750 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
80.98 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
53.29 mm
(2.1 in)
Compression Ratio
8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 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
1979
Powertrain
Van 35 Manual
Horsepower
46 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
LCV
2WD
Gasoline
