Ford Escort (Europe)
Every Ford Escort (Europe) generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1967–2002 6 generations · 54 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 48 → 60 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 5 Epic 5 Epic · 1 Rare/Common
All 6 Ford Escort (Europe) Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The last "standard" Escort model Ford ever launched, in 1997, carried a badge that never appeared on any other European Ford: GTi.
The wild-winged Escort RS Cosworth wore Mark V Escort bodywork, but underneath it wasn't an Escort at all — it ran the four-wheel-drive Sierra's floorpan, mechanicals and longitudinal engine.
Ford badged it the "Mark IV" Escort for the public — but inside the company it was never a new generation at all, just a Mark III facelift carrying the internal codename "Erika-86."
Only three Mk III Escort RS Turbos were ever painted black instead of the usual Diamond White — and one was built specifically for Princess Diana.
In its last year on sale, a humble 1.6-litre Escort Mk II variant nicknamed the "One Six Double O" Sport outsold every other car in South Africa.
After Hannu Mikkola drove an Escort to victory in the 1970 London-to-Mexico World Cup Rally, Ford sold a whole road-going special edition named after the win: the Escort Mexico.
Collectors Who Spotted the Ford Escort (Europe)
No member has published a public street spot of the Ford Escort (Europe) yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Ford Escort (Europe) Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escort Mk VI (1995–2002) | 1995–2002 | Epic | 1.3L I4 | 60 hp · 74 lb-ft | — | — | 8 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Escort Mk V (1990–1997) | 1990–1997 | Epic | 1.3L I4 | 59 hp · 77 lb-ft | — | — | 12 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Escort Mk IV (1986–1992) | 1986–1992 | Epic | 1.0L I4 | 50 hp · 53 lb-ft | — | — | 13 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Escort Mk III (1980–1986) | 1980–1986 | Rare | 1.6L I4 | 54 hp · 70 lb-ft | — | — | 6 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Escort Mk II (1974–1980) | 1974–1980 | Epic | 1.1L I4 | 48 hp · 54 lb-ft | — | — | 8 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Escort Mk I (1967–1975) | 1967–1975 | Epic | 1.1L I4 | 48 hp · 54 lb-ft | — | — | 7 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Ford Escort (Europe) on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.