Facts and Figures
| Model | 0 - 60 (sec) | Top Speed (mph) |
| 1100 Popular | 20.8 | 79 |
| 1300 GL | 16.4 | 86 |
| 1300 Ghia | 13.5 | 93 |
| 1600 Sport | 12.3 | 97 |
| RS 1800 | 9.2 | 111 |
| RS 2000 | 8.6 | 109 |
| Model | BHP Details |
| 1100 Popular | 48 bhp DIN @ 5000rpm |
| 1300 (except Ghia/Sport) | 57 bhp DIN PS @ 5500rpm |
| 1300 Sport/Ghia | 70 PS @ 5500rpm |
| 1600 Sport/Ghia | 84 PS @ 5500rpm |
| RS Mexico | 95 PS @ 5750rpm |
| RS 1800 | 115 bhp DIN @ 6000rpm |
| RS 2000 | 110 bhp DIN @ 5500rpm |
These figures were taken from
"Escort Mk1, 2 & 3" by Jeremy Walton and
"The Sporting Fords. Volume 2:Escorts" by Graham Robson
Mk2 Escort Production Dates
| Date Produced | Model | No of Doors |
| January - June 1975 | 1100 Base & 1300 Base | 2 & 4 |
| July 1975 - Summer 1980 | 1100 Popular & Popular Plus | 2 & 4 |
| 1300 Popular & Popular Plus | 2 & 4 | |
| 1100 L & 1300 L | 2 & 4 | |
| 1300 Sport | 2 | |
| 1600 Sport | 2 & 4 | |
| 1300 Ghia | 2 & 4 | |
| 1600 Ghia | 2 & 4 | |
| June 1975 - Autumn 1977 | RS1800 | 2 |
| January 1976 - Autumn 1978 | RS Mexico | 2 |
| January 1976 - Summer 1980 | RS 2000 | 2 |
| October 1979 - Summer 1980 | Linnet | 2 & 4 |
| December 1979 - Summer 1980 | Harrier | 2 |
| May 1980 - Summer 1980 | Goldcrest | |
| May 1980 - Onward | Huntsman Estate |
This information was taken from The Sporting Escort Owners Club magazine