FAST 6 ESCORT RS1600

[@neilneilorangepeel]

I’d say most people in the UK over 30 have an escort story, as a kid in the 80s they were everywhere, had 3 myself over the years an XR3i, a mk 4 RS turbo, and one of the final production Escort GTi ‘S, I do miss seeing the Escorts, they were a terrific car really.

[@Dukethenuke91]

I guess in most of western Europe. You saw them everywhere then suddenly after 2004 they were gone. Many a man who owned one and sold it for scrap smacks his own head now I reckon.

[@manupasta]

One of my favourite cars in the franchise. Any Cosworth ford is amazing

[@Alex-fc3up]

As a British guy, I appreciate your recognition of British inventions at the start of the video, kudos🙌🏻

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

This is my favorite of all the F&F movies. It is such an icon of the early rally racing world that was not far from what you could buy at a dealership. When my dad was stationed in Germany in 78 to 80 he brought one of these back to the US. Being in the military brought some benefits including bring back cars and getting them licensed around some of the laws at the time. My mom wouldn't let him keep it since it was not a good family car. I wish he had never sold it. It would have been an awsome first car in high school. If only I knew where in Kentucky or Tennessee this ended up.

[@thatcopenguy]

Probably my favorite car from the later films.

[@feedingfrenzy123]

I've been lucky enough to see these cars go sideways around a forest rally stage. The BDA twincam has a really unique sound, you definitely know what's coming before you see it!

[@HGSolberg]

Absolutely true.

[@ericyang8474]

I love how they had Hot Wheels as part of their behind the scenes demonstration at 7:12.

[@basithph8958]

The Escort RS1600 is a pretty underrated car in the Fast & Furious series It's an awesome car for sure but hardly anyone talks about it

[@FaridFauzan2405]

The greatest Escort ever before the Escort Cosworth era.

[@welephant2013]

Most Americans probably didn't know what it was and does charger probably drew more attention. But those who knew were buzzing. I think putting Paul in that car proves he was a petrol head.

[@welephant2013]

Edit. Just got to the part were Craig literally says what i did. Sorry

[@McLarenMercedes]

"It's an awesome car for sure but hardly anyone talks about it" Because most that watch those films are *ignorant* when it comes to car history. If a car "looks awesome" in a Hollywood film then that is enough for them to babble endlessly how "awesome" (not *one* talks about the engineering side to it...) it looks. When it comes to successful rally cars it's awfully hard to ignore the incredibly successful Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts which won races from the late 60's to the early 80's. Had it not been for the onset of the no-holds-barred Group B era of rallying the Escort might have stayed successful for some more years.

[@kevinfox500]

Thank you for covering this one Craig. My parents had one, back in the late 80s, a 72, if I remember correctly, when dad was stationed in Germany. He bought it from a TAD RAF Captain, who was shipping back home, a week later. Around 86, the original engine, as it was a base escort, had worn out, and the owner at the time, dropped in a 1.6 as a replacement, along with a reman trans. Dad still has fond memories of the car, as do I. Somewhere, I still have a couple pictures of us by it, outside base housing, before we rented a place in town. When we first watched F6, with some friends, I was the only one who knew what the car was, and had to explain the signifigance and cool factor, to the others, who had only ever been exposed to the USDM Escorts. Great video, keep em coming, and I'll keep watching.

[@hell-sol5240]

Sorry but no significance to em it's just an old European Junk throw away car

[@oriongear2499]

I'm no fan of the Fast films post Tokyo Drift, but I’ll admit Universal hasn't disappointed me when it comes to cool tuner, muscle and exotic cars.

[@basithph8958]

yeah and Fast 9 is going to have some awesome cars for sure!

[@SilverWolfM200LDH]

I completely agree, but I still believe that Tokyo Drift was the last "cars were the stars" in the franchise. The Escort RS1600 was my favourite car in Fast 6.

[@liamschannel6294]

Your on drugs mate the cars are fucking terrible and bland and have gotten progressively more bland and boring since tokyo drift lol

[@Turbo.RF4]

@@liamschannel6294 meh tokyo drift's cars are actually really good, it's just japan's weird over-kit car culture.

[@liamschannel6294]

@@Turbo.RF4 i liked the cars in Tokyo Drift, i meant after that film.. although maybe a few of the tuner cars in the 4th film i liked but nowadays it’s maybe like car per film lol

[@unbiasedcobra6672]

Good to see you mention Holden while having a picture of a ute.

[@4BillC]

At 4:25 the little white Escort. I "rented" one off a guy I knew years ago. I never thought much of them either. I don't know what engine it had but it was a 5 speed manual. It was one of the funnest cars I've ever drove! I beat the hellmb of that thing and it took ever bit!

[@gcntech9071]

My father had an RS1600 and later an RS2000 that it was an improved later version of it, great cars! Looking at the one that the guy paid to restore I noticed an Opel/Vauxhall engine? Can't understand why not an original one! Great one Craig, I was waiting for it!

[@arkhsm]

Wanted to de-value the car by putting in an imposter General Morons engine, by the look of it !!

[@Raysboss302]

Henry Ford the second doesn’t like that. 😂

[@kevinb158]

I almost had 88 GT escort in 05 should have gotten it the RS 1600 is still good looking car to me thanks for the video

[@BigDapPacino]

Ford Escorts are underrated workhorses...even the hatchbacks from the 80's...my Brother in law had two of them bad boys ...they could move especially on the highway...5 speed Manual shifting with that lightweight body!

[@longtailgt]

I'm a big fan of this car, even before it appeared in FF6 and I was so happy to see this get the attention it deserves! One of my favourite cars from the franchise for sure!

[@arthurcorassini]

Pretty underrated movie car for sure, i remember watching it and being really pumped up by the jump scene, i just loved the way it was shoted. The car sounds amazing and problably drives amazing too because of its rally heritage (love picking it up on rally games). Also, its one of the few cars that actually survives in the movie universe

[@mattc2306]

I liked the Escort. I felt like it was an underrated car that hasn't been talked about when discussing cars from the franchise. And I get that when discussing the Fast movies, people mostly discuss Tokyo Drift and Fast Five. And while I liked both movies, I've always had a soft spot for Furious 6. I felt like it was a step up from Fast Five, going to an even more breakneck pace, bringing together plot threads from previous movies, featuring more colorful cars, having a race between Dom and Letty, giving Han closure to his arc, presented a formidable villain that made a great contrast to Dom's outlook and driving tactics, and even introduced a more intimidating antagonist.

Definitely one of the underdogs of the franchise but a great car and with a lot of history. Nice video.

[@Shane_Torok]

I had a mk 1 Pscort Panel Van in my teens, loads of fun to drive and own

[@basithph8958]

While the Skyline GTR is definitely one of my favorite cars from Fast & Furious, I would say the Escort RS1600 suits Brian O'Connor very well RIP Paul

[@longtailgt]

Paul Walker himself said in one of the interviews that'd he'd drive this car in real life

[@rafaelaquino7202]

It’s really amazing that they put Paul in this car. His passion for cars was real, which is also why most of the iconic cars in the franchise were driven by him (Supra, Skyline, Eclipse, etc). His character’s interest in cars is more dynamic and varied compared to Dom imo because Dom despite how iconic the Charger is, he is always seen driving it for most of the time, with some notable exceptions of course. Because of this, the Charger in my opinion is Dom’s most but only famous contribution to the lineup of cars so far (other cars he drove only lasted for a short screentime imo). Compared to Brian, it almost like him driving which cars is like a midas touch; almost always becomes iconic.

[@tanyguch_kun1330]

its quck and nimble like the evo it suits paul walker

[@tahmaskenchers1782]

I was excited about this being in the movie. My dad had had one of these escorts when i was a kid. I loved it so much and it was fast as all heck.

[@callummaclean1260]

The hero car was Built by my mates dad👌💪

[@craiglieberman]

that’s awesome!!!

[@6host8558]

What a weird thing to lie about

[@hell-sol5240]

No it wasn't I built it

[@AnotherOneEightSeven]

Yea and my uncle was the stunt driver

[@hell-sol5240]

@@AnotherOneEightSeven yeah he was pretty cool

[@davigs7218]

As an Aussie, I wouldn't mind seeing some Australian cars popping up in a future movie. Even for just a tidbit.

[@brett9675]

This might happen when an Aussie actor is introduced and/or a plot line takes place there or New Zealand or even Taz-Mania.

[@ivorton23]

I grew up around these back home in Trinidad🇹🇹. Always had a soft spot for em

[@NEplays]

Love the MK1 Rs2000 and MK1 Rs1600... Especially with off-road lights

[@cossieboy2007]

awesome video craig, I'm british and I love classic british/eurpean ford's, now all we need is the ford rs200 from the beginning of fast 4 right after the petrol tanker heist

[@mathewhyland8452]

We finally get a mention , Australia . Thanks mate.

[@1607trojan]

I’ve wanted an Escort with a Cosworth for about 20yrs now but too bad we never had them here in the states. Closes thing I can get is a Mark I Ford Fiesta.

[@Big_Erkz]

Glad to hear you know about Australian falcons and holdens Craig. I own an FPV F6(souped up version of the falcon with a turbo) and a XR8 falcon( factory supercharged V8). Keep up the good work 💪

[@jaybeematthewbacarro9001]

For a rally car used in the Tank chase scene this has been one of my favorite cars of the movie. Simplicity in style but a British beast at its finest.

[@palvonisyt3447]

I always find the Escort an interesting car. I was fascinated on how well Paul's character Brian fits the car very well. Like I can see Brian driving a car like that in earlier movies. The Escort also gave me that rally car type of vibe. Good to see I was right.

[@skylark061]

My first car was a 1.9 liter Ford escort lx theft recover it was 12 years old when I owned it and it had 137k miles I ended up selling with about 250k was a fun car for what it was I could feel the potential but I could never get the money to see it through.

[@dolyfelixmaulana4480]

I hope the F&F franchise will eventually introduce us to more British cars such as the lotus esprit V8,Escort/sierra RS cosworth,and the Jaguar E-Type

[@parkerjanelle7853]

The tank chase in this one was honestly my favorite action scene from the newer flicks, although watching that Mustang get squashed hurts every time! An entire video dedicated to how they filmed it would be super cool.

[@truckcommander9690]

Have you made a video om Dom's charger Daytona in Fast 6? If you haven't. Please make one I would love to know about that car if you know anything about it 👍

[@davekennedy6315]

Nice! It was running a Vauxhall Red Top 2.0ltr 16 valve C20XE engine (that was designed with help from Cosworth) instead of its tiny little 1.6. I used to have an Astra GTE 16v with that exact same engine.

[@KentuckyLincoln]

Anyone who doesn't recognize those old Escorts aren't really car people, or haven't been car people long. Almost impossible not to appreciate them no matter what you're into

[@osvaldosanchez5265]

These one in the queue for the f&f ride in universal Orlando

[@jasonclark3057]

The Ford Escort MK1 is one of my all time favourite cars and I once owned a orange MK1 RS2000 with a long list of pretty serious modifications to not only the engine, but also the gearbox, brakes, suspension etc etc. But enough about my car. This comment is meant to be about the car in your video. Although it is undeniably a beautiful example, I did notice a major discrepancy in my opinion. The engine isn't a Cosworth BDA unit. It's actually a 2.0 litre twin cam Vauxhall engine, commonly known as a 'red top'. Although the Vauxhall powerplant is, in it's own right, a fantastic engine and can make great power. It's just not the same as having a original Cosworth BDA!!!!

[@LewisCollard]

The multinational appeal - yep! Not sure how it was over there or anywhere else in the world, but from the UK, I can confirm that I was trolled into watching the film because of the prominence of the Escort in the marketing materials here. Not a bad film though! The part at 7:10 where they're planning the jump using toys is kinda cute :)

[@tyymclarenfan]

The Halewood plant in Liverpool now makes landrover now Craig, as i took my capri to an open day

[@kl0wnkiller912]

Jaguar XJ13... one of the most beautiful cars ever created...

[@fotojacker2147]

The jump car was actually originally an RS2000 part way through a restoration build. The car that didn’t land of the roof was offered back to the previous owner but he rejected the purchase

[@alexander1485]

I saw it (or one?) at Universal Studios last year in 2019 in Florida.

[@ThaMythbuster]

Not sure if it was on purpose but I love how you used the same music as the folks from Bad Obsession Motorsports use for Project Binky, seeing as this car is British too! (If you don't know Project Binky, I highly recommend you check it out, Craig. It's an obsessively detailed Classic Mini build with Celica GT4 running gear)

[@dariosantos5548]

Thank you SO much, I've been waiting for this one!

[@BillyMcCord]

That is one of my favorite cars from the franchise ... I'm not a ford fan but for some reason that one spoke to me ...

[@markwarren9651]

Craig if you read this message. We owned one of the Escorts that was used in the film. It was originally white and used in competition in the North West of the UK. Then dressed up to be sold as white with blue stripes.

[@markwarren9651]

Had a 2 litre Pinto engine, plated Limited slip diff with a straight cut Quaife Pro gearbox.

[@ej1brasil980]

Hi Craig. I have a Civic EJ1 in Brazil. I’m a fast fan.

[@craiglieberman]

Hello!

[@ej1brasil980]

Craig Lieberman hello in brazil ej1 are very rare.

[@hlwaters18]

Glad you covered Escort one of my favourite cars in the series. Did you notice the Vauxhall red top 2.0 in the jump cars? This was done as the 1.6 Cosworth engines didn't have enough power to make the jump so they used more powerful Vauxhall motors. My next door neighbour now has the 2 original Cosworth motors from the movie cars that he will be using in Mk1 Escort Mexico's he is rebuilding

[@nikoladamjanovic2313]

No, the vaux-opel c20xe was used after restoration, it is a popular swap in Europe.

[@arkhsm]

1.8 and 2.0 versions of the BDA were made that look nearly identical. Also, Ford Duratec and Zetec can be used. NO NEED at all to ruin another classic Ford by putting a bastard engine in there. That car is NOT restored to how it was !!

[@granthedley8950]

Would love to see a late 80s Ford Escort RS Turbo or even an XR3i in one of the movies Or an Opel / Vauxhall Manta - those were stunning looking cars

[@marioayala2318]

This is my favorite car on Fast 6, looks so classic and unique.

[@jordanking6939]

Las Vegas has a rental company that rents out street legal JDM vehicles right hand drive all with aftermarket Turbos. The popularity of the import restomod scene is growing (classic cars with modern amenities).

[@Leviathan_actual]

I'd really like to know what happened to the Ford Lightning from the first F&F movie. I have a feeling that it lives in my town in GA but I could be wrong.

[@Big-man-aman]

I like the use of top gear clips 👍

[@jvrkandc]

Thx again Craig,,,awesome stuff....Im glad I own a 1owner 1974 mk1 ;)

[@aakashjadham7271]

Best Video Sir..

[@kyleramsumair1678]

This show made me love my first American car the Escort

[@wolfenher6937]

Craig, you’re next video should be talking about the F Bomb Camaro from Fast And Furious 4. I heard the original owner who does the show RoadKill from MotorTrend.

[@headers12]

The movie where Toretto became a superhero to catch Letty mid-air and land on his back at 100mph on a windshield without a single scratch Lol.

[@ALCALPONE888]

Great video my uncle had a Ford escort

[@kelson268]

Great video 👌🏾💯

[@bigdaddy7119]

I have always loved these and want one!

[@gorka7509]

"Every McLaren ever produced" couldn't agree more

[@welephant2013]

Sorry commenting slot on this. Never thought you'd actually put a tank on the road and blow stuff up lol. I thought all that was green screen. Also never thought the escort landed the jump. It looks like in one shot its coming straight down on its nose. Guessing cos you had to jump it with the engine in? Brilliant videos mate

[@donuts9418]

Please, tell us about Dom’s RoadRunner from Tokyo Drift

[@knightfall91]

Well I'm still waiting on a falcon or Commodore too show up in fast

[@laidback93]

I loved seeing this Escort. Shame us American's got the watered down version. Now I'm hoping that an E30 get some screen time in the next film. It gets a mention in the F&F game that released this summer.

[@BrodieD]

As an aussie I one day hope to see a Holden Commodore or a Holden Torana. RIP Holden

[@KrashGT]

Hey Craig, love your channel brother. The USDM Escorts never came with a 1.9 Turbo. Some of the earlier Escort GTs had a 1.6L turbo not sure of the years maybe 1983 or 1984, but the 1.9 was never available as a turbo for the Escort at least not in the USA anyway.

[@hell-sol5240]

If you're gonna try to correct the guy make sure you fact check yourself bc they certainly did have 1.9 turbo's along with the 1.6 also

[@KrashGT]

@@hell-sol5240 ok, why don't you tell me what years the 1.9 was available in the USA with a turbo then??

[@craiglieberman]

Robert Karroll look it up on Wikipedia. My roommate had one. It was indeed a 1.9l

[@KrashGT]

@@craiglieberman 1.9 for sure was available but not with a turbo from the factory, they were 1.6L Turbo. If it had a 1.9 turbo then it wasn't factory. 1.6 and 1.9 look very familiar btw. Looked it up on Wikipedia, makes no mention of a 1.9 turbo, only the 1.6. The newer Escort GTs with the 1.9 were called the 1.9 "H.O." Check it out, almost positive im right, either way your channel is awesome and I will be watching.

[@user-gx1jx3mj6w]

Agreed that there would be alot of hype if the xb or even xc ford falcon made an appearance in one of the movie if not the vintages maybe a new falcon or holden

[@RJSAMCRO]

This is without a doubt my top 3 cars.

[@speedsterautowerks1222]

I remember seeing an interview where Paul said that was the one car he asked to Keep and got one

[@gtasomogyi]

One of my favorite in the series! But I'm still waiting on a Fast Five Hakosuka video. :)

[@Kev27RS]

Nice video Craig!

[@irvingrodriguez1089]

Do you have any information on the silver black and red Impreza sti hatch from the fourth movie really like the way it looks

[@oliverburgess1036]

No one mentions the rebuilt car images shows a Vauxhall C20XE engine with red valve covers, not the BDA twin cam with black valve covers at the start of the footage

[@harshithsadhana7475]

how can this happen? why the vaxhualll engine in a ford

[@gpzfan5272]

That Chieftain tank didn’t even enter service until 1966, so it definitely wasn’t left over from WW2 🙄

[@brett9675]

Sorry I'm replying late, but it just shows a lot of car guys haven't stepped over into military vehicles, Craig probably feels it's not his forte unless future "FnF" movies go more in depth, he may disregard the whole matter, I know it's cringe but I've met many car guys who just refuse to be "cultured", car girls though, forget it.

[@TheA53ford]

Honestly surprised they didn't use a Cosworth Escort. Would've been awesome also maybe the Vux Lotus Carlton since that thing has a history

[@toshmosh71]

Hopefully the Escort MK1 will return in up and coming Fast & Furious movies.

[@MJPilote]

Nice! Looks like they went with Zetec engine with BDA lookalike cam cover. I'm fortunate enough to own one mk1 Escort 1300 Sport with similar setup, zetec, bda cover twin webers hiding fuel injection system in them. Its in restoration now due to rust in the body.

[@arkhsm]

I think you're right, as it would cost a fortune to do six genuine BDA engines just for a movie !!

[@chrisforever373]

love the vids!

[@MegasXLR]

5:45 love Shawn's channel :)

[@jacka6207]

One of my favorites too! Something about it

[@aidanbeatzaidan7666]

Nice video👌

[@IronMan3582]

If this car never showed up in Forza Motorsport 6 I never would have given the Escorts the time of day, so very glad to be proven wrong. This car absolutely tears it up at the track with the aforementioned power to weight ratio.

[@claroibre4778]

Hero video 💕 thank you for sharing

[@therealdeavo5956]

Really was and is a great car.. (What’s the Vauxhall engine? 7:37)

[@jasoncooper2268]

I own a mk1 escort. When I saw this in the cinema I nearly lost my mind!

[@Albert-lj5jb]

Search for "Crystal Palace "full version" 1971 British Saloon Car Championship" for one of the best races you'll ever see, and to understand why the English love their Escorts.

[@jamesweaver3379]

I was excited when I saw this!

[@MrTedy-wc8qy]

Hey, Im just asking if you can do an review of the yellow Morimoto 350z If you do, thank you

[@Zoltec-q1g]

I hatethat they destroy these cars for the films... really hurts.

[@chrisbullock544]

I just wandering if they were genuine rs1600’s if so.... BAD PEOPLE!!! Surely they should have used 4 new shells and built them up. Also, I can’t believe that guy put a red top in?? If he couldn’t get a BDA, why not fit a millington?

[@evenkristoffersen6501]

@@chrisbullock544 its cheaper thats why he didnt go for the millington

[@worldrebirthify]

The skyline canvas behind u in of by half inch on the right n it's driving me crazy 🤣🤣🤣

[@lepigion4277]

Can’t wait for Sean’s 15 video

[@Slayface0987]

my favorite fast and furious car, it looks so sick

[@jackchatham3947]

£70,000 restoration and they put a Vauxhall engine in it. Even as a diehard BL (MINI) fan, I know that's sacrilege!

[@deafyboy86]

It's lighter, makes more power, is far cheaper and far more available, why wouldn't you? Makes perfect sense.

[@autobez3132]

I love that car 🚗 🚘

[@jasonclark3057]

Sorry to 'nitpick' once again, but in your video you described the MK1 RS2000 as being the 'big brother' to the MK1 RS1600. But in reality, it's the other way around. Although the RS2000 has a larger displacement, the engine was a standard single overhead cam 'Pinto' unit and was used in many other Ford models such as the Capri and Cortina. Whereas the RS1600 was something very special and was powered by a 'Works' Twin overhead cam BDA (Belt driven 'A' series) that was built in limited numbers by Cosworth Engineering specifically for the 'Works' Rally cars with just over 1,100 cars being produced to satisfy the Homologation regulations so the cars could be entered in the World Rally Championship. Having once owned a MK1 RS2000, I always craved to own the coveted MK1 RS1600. Sadly I was never that fortunate. And with RS1600's being so rare and desirable, with top quality examples costing £100,000+ I seriously doubt that I will ever be lucky enough to own one. But I'll still keep getting those lottery tickets and dream that if I can't get an original RS1600 then a MST MK1 with a Millington Diamond engine will most certainly suffice. 😂😂😂😂