1981 Ford Escort III vs. 1974 Ford Escort II
Dimensions Comparison

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1981 Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1981 Ford Escort III and the 1974 Ford Escort II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1974 Ford Escort II comes in at 3977 mm (156.57 in), giving it a 11 mm (0.43 in) (0.3 %) advantage over the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 1981 Ford Escort III spans 1640 mm (64.57 in), which is 70 mm (2.76 in) (4.3 %) broader than the 1974 Ford Escort II at 1570 mm (61.81 in). As for height, the 1974 Ford Escort II reaches 1406 mm (55.35 in), which is 69 mm (2.72 in) (4.9 %) taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1337 mm (52.64 in).

Overall, the 1981 Ford Escort III is wider than the 1974 Ford Escort II, while the 1974 Ford Escort II is longer and taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III.

Length
3966 mm156.1 in
3977 mm156.6 in
Width
1640 mm64.6 in
1570 mm61.8 in
Height
1337 mm52.6 in
1406 mm55.4 in

1981 Ford Escort III Preview
3966 mm156.1 in πŸ”΄ -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.3%)
1974 Ford Escort II Preview
3977 mm156.6 in 🟒 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.3%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1640 mm64.6 in 🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+4.5%)
1974 Ford Escort II Preview
1570 mm61.8 in πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-4.3%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1337 mm52.6 in πŸ”΄ -69 mm-2.7 in (-4.9%)
1974 Ford Escort II Preview
1406 mm55.4 in 🟒 +69 mm+2.7 in (+5.2%)
1981 Ford Escort III
1974 Ford Escort II

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan

Model Year:

1981
1974

Production:

1980-1989 Discontinued Model
1973-1980 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3966 mm156.1 in
πŸ”΄ -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.3%)
3977 mm156.6 in
🟒 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.3%)

Width:

1640 mm64.6 in
🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+4.5%)
1570 mm61.8 in
πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-4.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

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Width (Opened Mirrors):

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-

Height:

1337 mm52.6 in
πŸ”΄ -69 mm-2.7 in (-4.9%)
1406 mm55.4 in
🟒 +69 mm+2.7 in (+5.2%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

305 liter10.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -80 liter-2.8 cu ft (-20.8%)
385 liter13.6 cu ft
🟒 +80 liter+2.8 cu ft (+26.2%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1378 liter48.7 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

870-895 kg1918-1973 lbs
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Maximal permitted Weight:

1375 kg3031 lbs
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Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 185/60 HR13 (W:185 | H:60 | D:13)
  • 195/50 VR15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
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