Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA) (1980–1989)
The Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA) was offered with 10 gasoline engine versions, from 50 to 132 hp, built 1980–1989.
EnlargeProduction years1980–1989
Body styleHatchback
Doors4
Length156.1 in (3,966 mm)
Width64.6 in (1,640 mm)
Height52.6 in (1,337 mm)
Cargo volume10.8 cu ft (305 l)
Fuel tank12.7 gal (48 l)
All Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 (50 hp) | 1980–1985 | Gasoline | 50 hp (37 kW) | |||||
| 1.1 (54 hp) | 1980–1983 | Gasoline | 54 hp (40 kW) | |||||
| 1.1 (58 hp) | 1980–1983 | Gasoline | 58 hp (43 kW) | |||||
| 1.3 (69 hp) | 1980–1985 | Gasoline | 69 hp (51 kW) | |||||
| 1.6 (79 hp) | 1980–1985 | Gasoline | 79 hp (58 kW) | |||||
| 1.6 (97 hp) | 1980–1985 | Gasoline | 97 hp (71 kW) | |||||
| 1.6 XR3i (105 hp) | 1982–1985 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 132,5 Nm | 9.7 s | 113 mph (182 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 D (54 hp) | 1984–1985 | Gasoline | 54 hp (40 kW) | |||||
| 1.6 RS Turbo (132 hp) | 1984–1989 | Gasoline | 132 hp (97 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 8 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 (GAA) (90 hp) | 1985 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.