Ford Escort Mk III diesel Hatchback
40 kW54 PS54 hp1980–1986
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- Power
- 40 kW 54 PS · 54 hp
Under the bonnet of the Ford Escort Mk III diesel hatchback sits a four-cylinder diesel engine, good for 40 kW (54 PS).
This is the entry point among the 3 versions of the Escort Mk III; the range-topping RS Turbo 1.6 (97 kW) has 143% more power.
Engine
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 40 kW 54 PS · 54 hp |
Production
| Body type | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Years | 1980–1986 |
| Generation | Escort Mk III (1980–1986) |
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