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1970-1973 FORD Escort RS1600 BDA specifications

Sep 27 ,2014

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
Steering:

rack and pinion
Bodyframe:

metal monocoque
Transmission:

Four-speed manual