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1981 Ford Escort XR3
United States
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
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
1981
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Variant
XR3
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
AxD
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
XR3
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
97 hp
Power (kW)
71 kW
Torque
133 Nm (98 lb-ft)
Top speed
182 km/h
(113 mph)
0–60 mph
9.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
9.6 seconds
Displacement
1,597 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,970 mm
(156.3 in)
Width
1,640 mm
(64.6 in)
Height
1,384 mm
(54.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,402 mm
(94.6 in)
Curb weight
895 kg
(1,973 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
79.5 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4
5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Double Wishbone
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
48 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
8.7 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,423 mm
(56.0 in)
Turning Circle
10.1 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,375 kg
(3,031 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
900 kg
(1,984 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
430 kg
(948 lb)
Cargo Capacity
480 kg
(1,058 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
Ford Motor Company
CE14 Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Black
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Back Pocket
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
4
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
305 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,380 litres
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Armrest
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
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
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
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
Awards
European Car of the Year
1981
Escort
Model
20 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Escort XR3
1981–1986
Generation
AxD
Year
1981
Powertrain
XR3
Horsepower
97 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
FWD
Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline