Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Ford Cortina Sedan 1964-1966 Ford Escort Hatchback 1974-1980
Spec height1 1.365 m 2
1 1.398 m Spec height1
 + 3.3 cm
+ 29.7 cm 2 4.275 m Spec length
1 3.978 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1974 - 1980
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 13″ Mirrored image
Ford Cortina 2-door Sedan Lotus 1964 - 1966
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Ford
Cortina
2-door Sedan Lotus
Gen. 1.1 | 1964 - 1966
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 vs. Ford Cortina Mark I 2-door Sedan Lotus 1964


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 is 29.7 cm shorter and 3.3 cm higher compared to Ford Cortina Mark I 2-door Sedan Lotus 1964. It offers 35% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Mid-size
+1
397.8 cm
Length
427.5 cm
+29.7
159.6 cm
+0.9
Width2
158.7 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
139.8 cm
+3.3
Height1
136.5 cm
240.7 cm
Wheelbase
248.9 cm
+8.2
-- cm
Ground clearance3
13.3 cm
875 kg
+4%
Weight4,6
842 kg
--
Seats max.
5
410 l
Cargo volume EU4
623 l
+52%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 4190
Price EU7
€ 5859
+40%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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