1970-1973 FORD Escort RS1600 BDA specificationshttp://www.classicandperformancecar.comClassic and Performance CarClassic and Performance Car
Ford set up their Advanced Vehicles Operation in Essex in 1970 and first-born was the RS1600. This was an extension of the Escort Twin Cam, fitted with the new 16-valve Cosworth BDA twin-cam. The engine was developed from a Formula 2 racing engine and even in detuned state it still made the Escort a furious machine, with the potential to hit almost 120mph. Most buyers ended up tuning them back up again and using them for competition. The Twin Cam demanded a lot of care and attention beyond the means of most ‘ordinary’ owners.
Production
Production:
1200
Price at launch:
£1,447
Price (excellent)
£25,000
Price (good):
£21,000
Price (average):
£15,000
Price (project):
£9,500
Performance
0-60mph:
8.3secs
Top speed:
114.0mph
Power:
120.0bhp
Torque:
112.0lb/ft
MPG:
25.0mpg
Engine
Configuration:
in-line four
Aspiration:
Normal
Fuel:
Petrol
Fuel delivery:
carburettor
Chassis
Suspension Front:
Independent, MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Suspension Rear:
Live axle, half-elliptic leaf springs with telescopic dampers and radius arms