Escort Mk1 Mexico Introduction The cars that won the World Cup Rally were RS1600's fitted with 1860 pushrod engines (X-flows) instead of the BDA unit. The reason behind this was the pushrod engine was built to be bullet proof and was ideal for a long distance event. With the success of the World Cup Rally gave us the Mexico road car. The Escort Mexico used the same AVO Type 49 strengthened shell that the RS1600 used, a Pushrod (X-Flow / OHV) engine was installed.

Escort Mk1 Mexico Specifications Engine: 4 cylinder in line. Cubic capacity 1601cc (97.68cu ins). Bore 80.98mm (3.19in) . Stroke 77.72mm (3.06in). Compression ratio 9:1. Power 86 PS (DIN) at 5500rpm; 98bhp at 6000rpm. Torque 92lb/ft at 4000rpm. Overhead valves. Five main bearing crankshaft. Four branch exhaust manifold. Acceleration 0-50mph 7.9 secs. Top speed 100pmh plus. Fuel System: Mechanical pump. Electrical fuel gauge. Tank capacity 9.0 gallons (40.9 litres). Transmission: Three rail shift, four speed synchromesh gearbox, single plate hydraulic 7.6 inch diameter diaphragm clutch. Ratios: 1st 2.972: 2nd 2.010: 3rd 1.397: 4th 1.00: reverse 3.324. Final drive 3.77:1. Suspension: Front - Independent coil springs, McPherson struts with integral dampers and stabiliser bar. Rear - Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and radius arms. Telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers. Brakes: Front - disc brakes, diameter 9.625in (24.44cm), swept area 190.0sq in (1,225.5sq cm). Vacuum servo-assistance. Rear - drum brakes, diameter 9.00in (22.86cm), swept area 96sq in (619.2sq cm). Vacuum servo-assistance. Dual line braking system.