Ford Escort Hatchback 1980
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I had two in 6 years. They never cost me a penny. MOT's flew through no problems - very cheap to run.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very cheap, never cost me above £100 for repairs and that was with new exhaust, oil change, brakes and new brake server.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the best, but good enough for the cost.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Sluggish, but for an old car what else can you expect.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let me down, even after a 20 mph smash it still started and run.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not the best looking, but in its day great.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Easy to break into and nick. Need steering lock etc.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems apart from burning oil.

    Other

    Wish I still had the car I px'd for a 1998 Megane had nothing but trouble.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes