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Escort
1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo
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
1986
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Variant
RS Turbo
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
AxF
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
RS Turbo Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
132 hp
Power (kW)
97 kW
Torque
180 Nm (133 lb-ft)
Top speed
206 km/h
(128 mph)
0–60 mph
8.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.7 seconds
Displacement
1,598 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,022 mm
(158.3 in)
Width
1,640 mm
(64.6 in)
Height
1,385 mm
(54.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
965 kg
(2,127 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
79.5 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
8.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Double Wishbone
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
47 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
7.9 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,404 mm
(55.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,427 mm
(56.2 in)
Turning Circle
10 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,400 kg
(3,086 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
900 kg
(1,984 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
510 kg
(1,124 lb)
Cargo Capacity
435 kg
(959 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
Door Handles
Pull-up
Platform
Ford Motor Company
Erika Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Front
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Fixed
Front
Antenna
Optional
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
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
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Colour
Door Handles
Non-painted
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Colour
Grey
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Front
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Adjustments
Tilt
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
360 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,100 litres
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
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
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
Escort
Model
20 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Escort RS Turbo
1985–1990
Escort RS Turbo Hatchback Generations
2 of 2
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AxF
1986–1990
Year
1986
Powertrain
RS Turbo Manual
Horsepower
132 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
FWD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline