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Ford Escort 1979
Ford Escort 1979 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford Escort here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Importing a Nissan Silvia-powered 1973 MK1 Ford Escort
There’s no reason why you couldn’t bring it in and get it registered for road use. To bring it in you need an import permit from the Department of Infrastructure and Transport in Canberra. That allows you to land the car, after you need to consult your state authorities to get it approved for registration. Rules vary from state to state, but it is most likely that you would need a report from an approved engineer.
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Escort for learner
GREAT. The Escort is a fun car and great to learn about mechanics and driving. They're easy to work on, there are many parts available and they make a good little club competition car. However, it's old and won't have the modern safety features, but I would say go for it.
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Ethanol in the van
THERE shouldn't be any problem in running your car on ethanol-blend petrol, as long as you understand it is still an unleaded petrol and needs the same sort of valve protection it needs on unleaded. The ethanol blends we are seeing are low in ethanol and there's generally no problem with them. It's only when you get to quite high blends that you could encounter problems. In terms of increasing fuel consumption, I don't know of any additive that will increase your fuel consumption on standard unleaded petrol.
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What's a good first car for a son?
WITH $3000, your son shouldn't be choosy. Cast a wider net and search for the best car you can find for the money. It's better to have a car in good condition, though it might not be a cool choice. That might sound boring, but he'll get better service out of a car in tiptop shape than one that might have a better image but is run down.
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Ford Escort 1979 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1979 Ford Escort will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
Ford Escort Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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L | Commercial | ZR 70S 13 | — | ZR 70S 13 | — | |
GL | Commercial | ZR 70S 13 | — | ZR 70S 13 | — | |
Sundowner | Commercial | ZR 70S 13 | — | ZR 70S 13 | — | |
L | Coupe | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
GL | Coupe | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
RS 2000 | Coupe | ZR70S13 | 13x5 inches | ZR70S13 | 13x5 inches | |
L | Sedan | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
GL | Sedan | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
Ghia | Sedan | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
RS 2000 | Sedan | ZR70S13 | 13x5 inches | ZR70S13 | 13x5 inches |
Ford Escort 1979 Price and Specs
Ford Escort Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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GL | Commercial | 1.6L Leaded 3 SP AUTO | — | — | |
GL | Commercial | 2.0L Leaded 3 SP AUTO | — | — | |
GL | Commercial | 2.0L Leaded 4 SP MAN | — | — | |
GL | Commercial | 1.6L Leaded 4 SP MAN | — | — | |
GL | Coupe | 2.0L Leaded 3 SP AUTO | — | — | |
GL | Coupe | 1.6L Leaded 3 SP AUTO | — | — | |
GL | Coupe | 1.6L Leaded 4 SP MAN | — | — | |
GL | Coupe | 2.0L Leaded 4 SP MAN | — | — | |
Ghia | Sedan | 2.0L Leaded 3 SP AUTO | — | — | |
Ghia | Sedan | 2.0L Leaded 4 SP MAN | — | — | |
GL | Sedan | 1.6L Leaded 3 SP AUTO | — | — | |
GL | Sedan | 2.0L Leaded 3 SP AUTO | — | — |
Ford Escort 1979 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1979 Ford Escort are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1600mm x 1545mm and can vary on the basis of model.
Ford Escort Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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L | Commercial | 1545x1565x4059 mm | — | |
GL | Commercial | 1545x1565x4059 mm | — | |
Sundowner | Commercial | 1545x1565x4059 mm | — | |
L | Coupe | 1380x1590x3980 mm | 125 mm | |
GL | Coupe | 1380x1590x3980 mm | 125 mm | |
RS 2000 | Coupe | 1385x1600x4140 mm | — | |
L | Sedan | 1380x1590x3980 mm | 125 mm | |
GL | Sedan | 1380x1590x3980 mm | 125 mm | |
Ghia | Sedan | 1380x1590x3980 mm | 125 mm | |
RS 2000 | Sedan | 1385x1600x4140 mm | — |
Ford Escort 1979 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1979 Ford Escort is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Ford Escort is available with the following fuel type: Leaded.
Ford Escort Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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GL | Commercial | 1.6L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO | — | |
GL | Commercial | 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | — | |
GL | Commercial | 2.0L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO | — | |
GL | Commercial | 2.0L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | — | |
GL | Coupe | 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | — | |
Ghia | Sedan | 2.0L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO | — |
Ford Escort 1979 Towing capacity
The Ford Escort’s towing capacity ranges from 0kg to 545kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Ford Escort Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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L | Commercial | 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 545kg | |
GL | Commercial | 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 545kg | |
L | Commercial | 1.6L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO | 545kg | |
GL | Commercial | 2.0L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 545kg | |
L | Coupe | 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 0kg | |
GL | Coupe | 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 0kg | |
GL | Coupe | 1.6L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO | 0kg | |
L | Coupe | 1.6L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO | 0kg | |
L | Sedan | 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 0kg | |
GL | Sedan | 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 0kg | |
GL | Sedan | 2.0L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 0kg | |
L | Sedan | 1.6L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO | 0kg |