nice car but not as quick or as fast as the original MK1.
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nice car but as quick or as fast as the original MK1.
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250 bhp out of a twin weber 1300 engine, i don't think so. Even the ultra modern 2 litre touring cars only have 300 bhp. Bearing in mind that these cars are set up professionally with proper factory back up in terms of money. Still if they ever read this they will ditch their 2 litre lump and put in a 1300 Ford lump. It makes you wonder why Ford bothered making the RS range of saloons.
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where do i start you lot is all talking out of your sphinxs
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I once owned a 1973 MK2 RS2000 Turbo saloon, great car, independant suspension all round giving a smooth ride. Although my car was completely standard the performance was excellent, especially when the turbo kicked in. The 6-cylinder engine was a real smoothy, but fuel consumption was a little heavy. I would never go back to a 4-cylinder car after owning that Escort. Brakes were brilliant due to all round discs, no servo assistance but i found you didn't need it. Some owners prefer to have a non-standard servo fitted for modern day motoring, but this does of course take away the originality of the car. I never had any complaints from the slick 5-speed gearbox, not many cars offered with that feature in 1973. I only wish my 1971 Escort had a 5-speed gearbox. The only problem i found with the MK2 is the front trunnions kept wearing out quickly, possibly due to the performance potential. But this was forgiven with the rasp from the twin exhaust system. I would certainly buy another, i only wish i could buy a new MK2 like i did way back in 1973.
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THEY ARE CLASSICS, CLASSIC DISASTERS
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they are classics
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AN RS2000 WON'T TOP 90MPH (FACT)
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I own a Nissan Skyline and it will leave your hopelessly underpowered BDA 1800 ESCORT panting for breath before it reaches 30 mph.
i own WTW 561S, A RECCE CAR FOR THE FORD WORKS TEAM, ALTHOUGH THERE WERE ABOUT 9 ACTUALLY BUILT, IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER, IT IS A BASIC GROUP B WITH A RS1800 TC IN IT. TO ADD TO THE COMMENTS OF CRS, I BELIVE YOU ARE AUSTRALIAN,and believe or not, i had an original 1300 ghia on an N plate 2 door, with a steel rear bulkhead from the factory, and it had four branch as standard and it had a baby atlas axle as standard, it appears the car was built in early 1974 for demo and test purposes and was original when it was sold in the swansea area, reg number, for you all to check, was HEP 274N, HAPPY HUNTING ON THIS YEARS WELSH ROAD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP, THE FIRST ROUND IS ON THE 7TH OF FEB, CARDIGAN
TATA
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My Mrk 4 1.4l is my first car and its only got 65,000miles. Prev owner thrashed the clutch but apart from that its a little gem. Also canes my mates fiesta and polo!!!
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Reviewed January 2004.
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I recently got an E reg XR3i convertible off my Dad. It's the one I used to pinch when him and my mum were off on holiday and I was left alone with the keys and my mates! It brings back memories and is just as much fun as I remember but by todays standards doesn't not as quick as I'd like...I'm sure my modded mini would blow it out' the water. Still good for getting a tan in the jams in summer. Ford parts are everywhere. Insurance stings a bit for such a car, like I say, compared to todays equivalents it's not the quickest. Only one problem, which two other friends of mine with the same car experience, is the swimming pool inside after rain. Anyone know how,why or where the water gets in and how to fix it? My aqua-vac is getting bored of it now! Still fun to drive though..need to get sticky front tyres though if you floor it from standing!
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escorts rule
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just picked up my "94" mark 5 its imac and im loving it. Instant power from the off havnt found anything that will beat me yet so all i can say is that for £1500 i got an absolute bargain thanks to my cousin wanting a quick sale.
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BEST RALLY CAR EVER BUILT.
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I have a got a ca18det engined capri. Weight is down to 900kilos now. Engine out again for more mods!!! Looking for 440bhp now. If you want to ask any questions i am quite willing to answer them if i can.
It must have at least 180 bhp and maybe rear drive..Bigger wing and better instruments in the car as Turbo gauge and stuff.. else its pretty good man. Greetings from Norway!!!!
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i have a mark 2 4 door thative had for about 3 years thats been in the shed for about 2 years. i am currently converting doing a motor swap from a 1300cc to a 240hp ca18det that i got out of a nissan silvia .if anyone has done this i would apppreciate any info .best old school car ever made easy to mod and very reliabel and look mean . only problem i found is the gas gage they often read wrong. [Log in to view email]
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