1985 Ford Escort Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1981 - 1990
Price :	$5,620-$8,680
Weight :	1980 lbs \| 898.113 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1599 cc \| 97.6 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	70 HP (51.52 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 2600 RPM
Bore :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Holley 2-barrel carburetor

Inline 4
Displacement :	1983 cc \| 121.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	52 HP (38.272 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	22.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Fuel Injected

Inline 4
Displacement :	1599 cc \| 97.6 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	80 HP (58.88 KW) @ 5400 RPM
Torque :	88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Holley 2-barrel carburetor

Inline 4
Displacement :	1599 cc \| 97.6 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	84 HP (61.824 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	90 Ft-Lbs (122 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Fuel Injected

Transmission:
4 Manual , 5 Manual , 3 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.23:1
2nd Gear :	1.92:1
3rd Gear :	1.23:1
4th Gear :	0.81:1

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1985 :	1,149,427
1985 Ford Escort

Dimension(s)

Hatchback

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	163.9 in \| 4163 mm.
Width :	65.9 in \| 1674 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.2 in \| 2393 mm.
Front Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Four-door Hatchback

Exterior
Price :	$5,830
Weight :	2035 lbs \| 923.06 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	4
Length :	163.9 in \| 4163 mm.
Width :	65.9 in \| 1674 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.2 in \| 2393 mm.
Front Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

L Hatchback

Exterior
Price :	$5,875
Weight :	1980 lbs \| 898.113 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	4
Length :	163.9 in \| 4163 mm.
Width :	65.9 in \| 1674 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.2 in \| 2393 mm.
Front Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

L 4-Door Hatchback

Exterior
Price :	$6,090
Weight :	2035 lbs \| 923.06 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	4
Length :	163.9 in \| 4163 mm.
Width :	65.9 in \| 1674 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.2 in \| 2393 mm.
Front Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

L Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$6,300
Weight :	2065 lbs \| 936.668 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	4
Length :	163.9 in \| 4163 mm.
Width :	65.9 in \| 1674 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.2 in \| 2393 mm.
Front Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

GL Hatchback

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Exterior
Price :	$6,375
Weight :	2030 lbs \| 920.793 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	4
Length :	163.9 in \| 4163 mm.
Width :	65.9 in \| 1674 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.2 in \| 2393 mm.
Front Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

GL 4-Door Hatchback

Exterior
Price :	$6,590
Weight :	2090 lbs \| 948.008 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	4
Length :	163.9 in \| 4163 mm.
Width :	65.9 in \| 1674 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.2 in \| 2393 mm.
Front Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

GL Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$6,765
Weight :	2115 lbs \| 959.348 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	4
Length :	163.9 in \| 4163 mm.
Width :	65.9 in \| 1674 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.2 in \| 2393 mm.
Front Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

LX 4-Door Hatchback

Exterior
Price :	$7,840
Weight :	2140 lbs \| 970.688 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	4
Length :	163.9 in \| 4163 mm.
Width :	65.9 in \| 1674 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.2 in \| 2393 mm.
Front Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

LX Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$7,930
Weight :	2070 lbs \| 938.936 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	4
Length :	163.9 in \| 4163 mm.
Width :	65.9 in \| 1674 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.2 in \| 2393 mm.
Front Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

GT Hatchback

Exterior
Price :	$7,585
Weight :	2100 lbs \| 952.544 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	163.9 in \| 4163 mm.
Width :	65.9 in \| 1674 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.2 in \| 2393 mm.
Front Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

GT Turbo Hatchback

Exterior
Price :	$8,680
Weight :	2240 lbs \| 1016.047 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	163.9 in \| 4163 mm.
Width :	65.9 in \| 1674 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.2 in \| 2393 mm.
Front Track :	54.7 in \| 1389 mm.
Rear Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : MacPherson struts with lower control arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar Rear : Independent trailing arms with modified MacPherson struts and coil spirngs on lower control arms

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P165/80R13 SBR BSW

Recall

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19830801
NHTSA Campaign ID	89V095000
Summary	EXTERNAL CRACKS ABOVE THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER (1984 MODELS) OR ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS SPLITTING (1985 MODELS) COULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Consequence	ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD COULDRESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy	REPLACE CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS (1984 MODELS); REPLACE ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS (1985 MODELS).
Notes	SYSTEM:ENGINE/CYLINDER HEADS, ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS WITH 1.6L AND 1.9L ENGINES.

Component	SEATS
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19840701
NHTSA Campaign ID	89V170000
Summary	THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.
Consequence	THIS COULD RESULT IN A LIMITED DEGREE OF ROCKING MOTIONOF THE DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLY UPON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy	INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT ON ALL MODELS AND A NEW SEAT TRACK AS NECESSARY
Notes	SYSTEM: SEAT TRACK PEDESTAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19850301
NHTSA Campaign ID	85V054000
Summary	THE THROTTLE LEVER MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER SHUT OFF SWITCH TO THE THROTTLE LEVER PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED THROTTLE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy	ADJUST SHUTOFF SWITCH AND ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT TO THROTTLE LEVER PIN.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 1.9 2V LITER ENGINES AND AIRCONDITIONING.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LEVER.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1985 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$9,005
Avg. Household Income :	$22,100
Avg. Home :	$89,330
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.09
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1985 Ford Escort? A: The 1985 Ford Escort has a wheelbase size of 94.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1985 Ford Escort? A: The 1985 Ford Escort has a length of 163.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1985 Ford Escort? A: The 1985 Ford Escort has a width of 65.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1985 Ford Escort cost when new?A: The 1985 Ford Escort cost approximately $5,620 to $8,680 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1985 Ford Escort? A: The 1985 Ford Escort was offered as a Four-door Hatchback, GL 4-Door Hatchback, GL Hatchback, GL Station Wagon, GT Hatchback, GT Turbo Hatchback, Hatchback, L 4-Door Hatchback, L Hatchback, L Station Wagon, LX 4-Door Hatchback, LX Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1985 Ford Escort have? A: The 1985 Ford Escort had P165/80R13 SBR BSW tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1985? A: Ford produced 1,149,427 automobiles in 1985.

Q: What engines did the 1985 Ford Escort have? A: The 1985 Ford Escort had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1599 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 70 HP (51.52 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 2600 RPM

Inline 4 (1983 cc | 121.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 52 HP (38.272 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 2400 RPM

Inline 4 (1599 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 80 HP (58.88 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 3000 RPM

Inline 4 (1599 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 84 HP (61.824 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 90 Ft-Lbs (122 NM) @ 2800 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1985 Ford Escort have? A: The 1985 Ford Escort had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.