Ford Escort Hatchback 1980
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Overpriced really for what it was.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok, plenty of spare parts around!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good frun drive

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok for it's time, but became quickly outclassed. Handling was not too good, the car weighed the same as a biscuit tin! The back likes to spend most of it's time flipping out and about!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It's a mouldy old Ford, need I say more?

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It's and XR3i for gods sake, you are stereotyped as soon as you drive it off the forecourt!

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Too firm for such a light car.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    You can pinch one by thought alone! A must to fit an after market Cat 1 alarm and immobiliser!

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Did all my own services. Very easy to do and a dealer charges the earth for these old bangers!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None

    Other

    None

    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