Ford Escort Hatchback 1980
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good for £150, don't get much spec though. Bargain basement motoring.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Insurance and economy OK, dirt cheap parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Does the job OK, hard ride and noisy though.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good acceleration and motorway speed from 1.6, noisy though, was good at lighting up the front tyres.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Gearbox was a bit sticky, but had no problems.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No... my brown mk3 didn't turn heads.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Wasn't too bad, but had a hard ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Nothing, but not likely to be stolen.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes