Is this the sort of information you are looking for? This is in relation to my MK1 Panelvan. I used several sources of information. I even used car sales to get some info. I can't guarantee the accuracy of the info I collected though. Try using the Gregories books, I know there is huge amount of specs in them.
VEHICLE DETAILS
Vehicle: 1974 Ford Escort 8CWT Deluxe Panel Van
Manufacturer: Ford
Manufacture: July 1974
EEC Segmentation: M (Multi-Purpose)
Class: Small Family Car
Predecessor: Ford Anglia
Successor: Ford Focus
Assembly: Homebush, Australia
Price Value: $9,525 (approx.)
Kilometres: 179970.3km
Colour: Red
Interior Colour: Cream
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
Body: Unitary Construction (Monocoque), 2 Doors, 2 Seats, Panel Van
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Engine: 4 Cylinder Petrol Kent Crossflow OHV Natural Aspirated 1.3 L (1298cc)
Reg Plate: ..........
Reg Expiry: ...........
Road Worthy/Safety Certificate: Yes
Compliance Date: July 1974
Stock: 16818
Fuel Economy Combined: 7.7L/100km
Green Star Rating: 3
SAFETY & SECURITY
ANCAP Rating: 1 (Estimation)
ENGINE
Engine Type: Spark Ignition, OHV Crossflow, Water Cooled Four Stroke, Pushrod Valves, Bowl-In-Piston with 5 Main Bearing Crankshaft, Reciprocating Piston Type with 4 Cylinders
Engine Configuration: Front Mounted, Longitudinal, Inline
Engine Size: 1298cc
Engine Configuration: Longitudinal Inline
Cylinders: 4
Head: Overhead Valves Cross Flow
Camshaft: Single
Valves/Ports Per Cylinder: 2
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Bore and Stroke: 80.98 x 62.99mm
Firing Order: 1-2-4-3
Fuel System: Single Choke, Downshaft Carburettor
Engine Code: CK51........
Sample Engine Number: CK51########
Power: 65bhp (48.7kw) @5000rpm
Torque: 74.0lb-ft (100Nm) @ 3000rpm
Power to Weight Ratio: 63.49W/Kg
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 16.1 Seconds
Quarter Mile: 19.9 Seconds
Top Speed: 140km/h
Speed Range:
1st: 41km/h
2nd: 68km/h
3rd: 104km/h
4th: 149km/h
IGNITION & ELECTRICAL
Alternator: 12 Volt
Battery: 12 Volt 40 amp/hr
EXHAUST
Single Tail Pipe
TRANSMISSION & DRIVETRAIN
Drive: 2WD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Gears: 4
Gear Type: Manual
Gear Location: Floor
Clutch: 190mm Cable Operated, Dry Single Plate, Diaphragm Spring, Mechanical Actuation
1st: 3.66:1
2nd: 2.19:1
3rd: 1.43:1
4th: 1.00:1
Final: 4.11:1
Reverse: 4.26:1
FUEL
Fuel Capacity: 40.5L
Fuel Type: Leaded
RON Rating: 91
Induction: Natural Aspirated
Fuel Delivery: Single Choke, Single Barrel Downdraft Carburettor
Fuel Pump: Mechanical Diaphragm
Method of Delivery: Mechanical
Fuel Consumption Combined: 7.7L/100km
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban: 6.2-7.9L/100km
Fuel Consumption Urban: 7.7-9.9L/100km
Fuel Average Distance: 531km
Fuel Maximum Distance: 515-660km (Extra Urban)
Fuel Minimum Distance: 415-530km (Urban)
CO2 Emission Combined: 172.55g/km
CO2 Emission Extra Urban: 139.16-177.31g/km
CO2 Emission Urban: 172.69-222.52g/km
Greenhouse Rating: 7
Air Pollution Rating: 5
Green Star Rating: 3
Emission Standard: ECE ‘Big Bag’
STEERING
Steering: Unassisted Rack and Pinion
Turning Circle: 8.76 Meters
WHEELS & TIRES
Rim Material: Pressed Steel Disc Wheels
Rim Description: 12” 4.5JJ
Tire Description: 155R12
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Length: 4,084mm
Width: 1,570mm
Height: 1,486mm
Wheelbase: 2,400mm
Ground Clearance: 6.3in
Track Front: 1245mm
Track Rear: 1270mm
Kerb Weight: 814kg
Gross Vehicle Weight: 1300kg
Payload: 406.4kg
OTHER
Country of Origin: Australia
Model Year: July 1974
Series: MK1
Badge: 8CWT Deluxe
Doors: 2
Body Style: Panel Van
Seat Capacity: 2
Body Vin: CK50........
Sample Vin: CK50########
Vehicle Type: Light Commercial
P PLATE STATUS
QLD Probationary Status: Approved
SA Probationary Status: Approved
Vic Probationary Status: Approved
ACT Probationary Status: Approved
NT Probationary Status: Approved
WA Probationary Status: Approved
APPROXIMATE RUNNING COSTS
Fuel Cost Per 1000km: $119.35 @ $1.55/L
Fuel Cost Per Fill: $62.80 @ $1.55/L
AUDIO, VISUAL & COMMUNICATION
Antenna: Exterior Manual Extension
SAFETY & SECURITY
Seatbelts: 3 point Lap/Sash
Central Locking: N/A (Manual Key)
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Air Conditioning: N/A (Heating/Cooling Fan)
Air Quality: Natural
Illumination: Dash Instruments, Dome Light
Start: Key
Sunvisors: Driver and Passenger
Front Storage: Under Dash Shelving
LIGHTS & WINDOWS
Headlights: Manual Adjustments
Lights: Hi-Beam, Low-Beam, Parkers
Power Windows: N/A (Manual)
Rear View Mirror: Night Vision
Windows: Rear Tinted
Wipers: Front Wipers/Washer
INTERIOR
Wood Grain Look: Dash Trim
Chrome Finish: Door Handle, Window Winder
SEATING
Front Row Seats: Manual Adjustments
Head Rests: Non Adjustable
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
Display: Travel Distance
Gauges: Speedometer, Odometer, Fuel, Temperature, Oil Pressure Warning, Alternator Warning
EXTERIOR
Body Colour: Red
Boot: Manual Key Entry
Chrome Finish: Front Bumper, Rear Bumper, Door Handles, Window Winders, Windscreen Wipers, Grill
Mirrors: LH, RH, Rear View (All Manual)
ELECTRICAL
Appliances: Cigarette Lighter
STEERING
Operation: Non-Adjustable Steering Wheel
Steering Column: Stationary
BRAKES
Front: Solid Disc 215mm Diameter
Rear: Drum 203mm Diameter
Handbrake: Hand Operated Cable Rear
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension: Independent with MacPherson Struts and Antiroll Torsion Bar
Rear Suspension: Live Axle Mounted on Stiffened Semi-Elliptic Springs