FORD ESCORT. 
BUILT TO TAKE ON THE WORLD... 
AND DOING IT. 
Outselling every 
import car line. 
When this ad went to press, the 
American-built Ford Escort was out- 
selling every import car line/ 
And no wonder: Ford engineers 
worldwide teamed up to create this 
technologically advanced car. 
Its compound valve hemispheri- 
cal head engine gives you high 
mileage combined with power for 
freeway driving. 
The manual transmission has a 
4th gear overdrive standard. A new 
split-torque automatic is available. 
The body design is as aerody- 
namic as some sports cars. Special 
steel, high-strength steel, reduces 
weight without sacrificing solidity. 
Result: the compact Escort has 
better gas mileage ratings than sub- 
compacts like VW Rabbit, Honda 
Accord, Toyota Corolla Hatchback— 
and, based on EPA Volume Index, 
more interior room, too. 
‘Applies only to 
'A sedan without power 
r.p~*. steering or A C. For 
comparison. Your 
mileage may differ depending on speed, 
distance, weather. Actual hwy mileage and 
Calif, ratings lower. Excludes diesels 
What about handling? 
Front-wheel drive gives you traction 
for snow and wet roads. All-season 
steel-belted radials are standard. 
Four-wheel independent suspen- 
sion smooths the ride, grips the road. 
And for precise handling, there's 
rack-and-pinion steering. 
Engineered to keep 
your driving costs down. 
Escort has a chassis lubricated for 
life, 30,000 mile spark plugs, self- 
adjusting brakes and clutch, and the 
body is cathodically electrocoated 
to fight rust. 
Most Escort models carry the 
lowest premium available from All- 
state Insurance for any 1981 domes- 
tic car under their make and model 
rating program. 
There's a lot more to know about 
Escort, and your Ford dealer is ready 
to help you do it. And, whether you 
buy or lease, don't forget to ask 
about Ford’s Extended Service Plan. 
THE IMEW 
WORLD CAR. 
FORD 
FORD DIVISION 
Based on comparison of manufacturers' U S retail deliveries of individual car lines. 
