Ford Escort Mk I 1.6 RS1600 1.6 BDA Sedan
86 kW117 PS115 hp152 Nm1970
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- Power
- 86 kW 117 PS · 115 hp
- Torque
- 152 Nm 112 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 1,601 cm³
The Ford Escort Mk I 1.6 RS1600 BDA produces 86 kW (117 PS) and 152 Nm of torque from a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a sedan.
No other version of the Escort Mk I matches its output among 6 versions - that is 153% more than the entry 1.1 Kent (34 kW). On top of that, it is the strongest on torque (152 Nm).
The Escort Mk I 1.6 RS1600 BDA in numbers: strong points
- Most powerful version of the Escort Mk I: 86 kW (117 PS)
- Most torque in the range: 152 Nm
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,601 cm³ 1.6 l · 98 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 86 kW 117 PS · 115 hp |
| Torque | 152 Nm 112 lb-ft |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1970 |
| Generation | Escort Mk I (1968–1975) |
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