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Background grid Ford Cortina Sedan 1964-1966 Ford Escort Hatchback 1974-1980
Spec height1 53.7 in 2
1 55 in Spec height1
 + 1.3 in
2 62.5 in Spec width2
+ 0.35 in 1 62.8 in Spec width2
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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″
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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Front 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 0.35 in wider and 1.3 in 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
156.6 in
Length
168.3 in
+11.7
62.8 in
+0.3
Width2
62.5 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
55 in
+1.3
Height1
53.7 in
94.8 in
Wheelbase
98 in
+3.2
-- in
Ground clearance3
5.2 in
1929 lbs
+4%
Weight4,6
1856.3 lbs
--
Seats max.
5
14.5 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
22 cu ft
+52%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
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
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