1979 Ford Escort Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Owners generally enjoy the 1979 Ford Escort for its performance and unique character, with many highlighting its handling and acceleration. The fun driving experience and nostalgic appeal are frequently mentioned. However, some dislike its reliability and the aging bodywork, with rust being a common issue."
2.1 litre Ford Pinto engine, RS2000 gearbox many other engine mods....full stainless steel exhaust all added upto 167bhp at the rear wheels. Lowered, koni adjustables,roll cage,rs rear spoiler and mexico front spoiler all running on 215/45/16 pirreli's. What a car !!!!! the ultimate mk2 ????
January 6, 2008A wolf in sheeps clothing and lots of performance parts available. Most people dont know what it is and the 1.3 or 1.1 boot tag + age of these vehicles really confuses the boy racers when out performed. Not an out and out speed-demon but can easily out handle and accelerate its modern counterparts but lacks top end speed. It is still winning motorsport events against subaru impreza's and other quality rally machinery from today albeit in non-standard format.
March 3, 2008actually, i loved it. it was reliable..never broke down in 15 yrs..the body work was a bit poor..it had lots of rust that i took out. it was simple to maintaim..changed the oil, brake pads and oil filter myself..i wish i never got rid of it! Didn't cost a cent to run, except for petrol.
February 19, 2010What owners say
2.1 litre Ford Pinto engine, RS2000 gearbox many other engine mods....full stainless steel exhaust all added upto 167bhp at the rear wheels. Lowered, koni adjustables,roll cage,rs rear spoiler and mexico front spoiler all running on 215/45/16 pirreli's. What a car !!!!! the ultimate mk2 ????
January 6, 2008A wolf in sheeps clothing and lots of performance parts available. Most people dont know what it is and the 1.3 or 1.1 boot tag + age of these vehicles really confuses the boy racers when out performed. Not an out and out speed-demon but can easily out handle and accelerate its modern counterparts but lacks top end speed. It is still winning motorsport events against subaru impreza's and other quality rally machinery from today albeit in non-standard format.
March 3, 2008actually, i loved it. it was reliable..never broke down in 15 yrs..the body work was a bit poor..it had lots of rust that i took out. it was simple to maintaim..changed the oil, brake pads and oil filter myself..i wish i never got rid of it! Didn't cost a cent to run, except for petrol.
February 19, 2010I owned the car for about 10 years and used it as a daily drive.It was the 1600 sport which I had converted to 5 sp and fitted a weber carb and K&N filter. I had the interior covered in leather and resprayed it yellow with black 15 inch mags.Gas milage was bad but that was more my right foots fault than the cars
March 13, 2009Had this for about 5 years. Ran great. A limitited time offer Team ford Model. Had a 1.6, sunroof, 5 spead and very nice mags. The car could "sit" in any turn in the road... best i ever had. would not mind if i get it back
May 20, 2010I love it, It puts a smile on my face when ever i look at it let alone drive it, Sure it isnt the most reliable car but it's almost 30 years old. i have never owned a car that attracts so much attention and peaple seem to all ways wanted one at some point in there life. And the mk2 rs escort will still win Rallys even today, now thats pedigree.
December 6, 2008Stunninig 70's Sport Back, love the direct feeling of non computer aided rear wheel power....
June 19, 2008I find the Ford Escort to have a lot of potencial. There are many visual enhancements available but you will still be unique. The body and is rather durable and can withstand quite a blow without majour entegrity damage. The 1600 crossflow engine lasts well if treated with care. All said, it is not my opinion that this car will make for a good means of trevelling long distances, but excellent for town driving.
April 8, 2008
