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

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

In terms of length, the 1974 Ford Escort II measures 3977 mm (156.57 in), making it 11 mm (0.43 in) (0.3 %) longer than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 1981 Ford Escort III stretches to 1640 mm (64.57 in), making it 70 mm (2.76 in) (4.3 %) wider than the 1974 Ford Escort II at 1570 mm (61.81 in). As for height, the 1974 Ford Escort II stands at 1406 mm (55.35 in), giving it an extra 69 mm (2.72 in) (4.9 %) compared to the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1337 mm (52.64 in).

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

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

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

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Hatchback

Model Year:

1974
1981

Production:

1973-1980 Discontinued Model
1980-1989 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

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

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

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

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1378 liter48.7 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

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870-895 kg1918-1973 lbs

Maximal permitted Weight:

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1375 kg3031 lbs

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
n/a

Tire Size:

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

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