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Ford Escort 940 Saloon

(1968 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1968
ModelEscort 940 SaloonIssued until
SerieEscortNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3978 mm / 156.6 in / 156.6 inGround clearance127 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 in
Width1570 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.66
Height1346 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 inTotal (curb) weight
Wheelbase2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 inDry weight
Track front1245 mm / 49.0 in / 49.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 inFuel capacity41 l / 9.0 UK gal / 10.8 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke45.6 mm / 1.80 in / 1.80 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.78
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement940 cm3 / 57.4 cu in / 57.4 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity235.00 cm3/cylinder / 14.341 cu in/cylinder / 14.341 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power33.2 kW / 45.1 hp / 45.1 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque67.0 Nm / 49.4 lbft / 49.4 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output32.7 kW / 44.5 bhp / 44.5 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output47.3 kW/l / 1.054 bhp/cu in / 1.054 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque71.28 Nm/l / 0.624 lbft/cu in / 0.624 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.44

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)17.70 s / 17.70 s / 17.70 sTop (maximal) speed125 km/h / 78 mph / 78 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.Suspension rearLA.SE.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Escort 940 Saloon

 
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