Has to be the best car ever. Performance and Style is amazing, they should start to create that model again cause its so much better than all the latest cars in the 21st century
Looking at it...I would say it is set right for forestry conditions. Living in South Wales I see them nearly every week end. Really nice to see the MK2 in America! This is the Best Rally car ever.....you just cant take that away from it! Ken Block doing what he does best! Great Driving and Great Video!
This is a video about the beauty of Ford Escort and the driving skills of Ken Block. I don't understand why he is critisized for not being Colin McRae, Tommi Makinen, or Sebastian Loeb .
I remember this race being that its held right by my family's auto repair shop on backroads and trails and they still do it today. I also remember it really well because the one bay of our shop was rented out by Ken's camera crew for photos of the car, never did see any photos though lol
Don’t ever try to tell me that the Ford Escort Mk2, in rally/drift/gymkana package isn’t a car that will make the hair on your neck and arms stand up and put a smile on your face that no one could ever erase! Great video, thanks for sharing Mr. Ken Block, you earned it!
Its always good to see a mk2 in action, even a modernised one. However the sheer width of the road makes it a whole lot easier...sweeping bends and smooth surfaces make good pictures. I think this is a modern take on history rather than a re-enactment of the glory days of rallying. Long live the Mk2 Escort!
I don't think he thought it would be a cakewalk. If you watch interviews with him before the wrc, he had very modest expectations. Considering how good wrc drivers are, I think his ability to remain in the top 10-20 is pretty impressive. I expected him to do much worse.
Lot of nasty jealous comments on here. Really, people, stop dissing the guy. He's got a mk 2, driving how it's meant to be driven, give him a break. They'll always be someone faster, who cares? All these comments just show how envious and bitter they get when they can't afford a BDA, BDG, or Millington of their own.
Check out some of the Irish rallies where these RS Escorts are still campaiged regularly. Roads & tracks are one third the size of the ones old Ken's on here.. so no big deal for Ken, its just great to see an almost 40 year old car cut the rug like that!
i have done club style rallycross in my wrx before. around 60 to 70 mph sideways in mud and gravel on street tires. that is exciting in it self. 100 mph in a old escort twin cam is a experience not to be missed.
They ranged from about 1.1 to 2.0L. most of them mere kent pushrods except for a few special models. The RS1800 got a cosworth BDA, the 2L (australia) and the RS2000 got the 2.0L pinto OHC, and the RS mexico got a 1.6L Pinto OHC. :)
nice vid .I had a mk 2 escort 1600 GT engine out of a capri 2" straight through exhaust ,twin choke weber carburetor strenghtened front and rear springs ,sporty high back seats hahahaha those were the days .
I'm from Quebec, the french province of Canada (so I talk french, but doesn't matter for you, I can write english pretty well). Ken Block cames here at the Mecaglisse Center with his Escort on the rally section of the center, but finally, he did not participated to the competition, because his alternator hose blew up during the practice. To see him, write this: mecaglisse ken block
having watched a lot of ken block videos lately with his mk2.all ending up in haters.people need to understand that here in uk and europe the mk1/mk2 escorts are legends as in us you have dodge charger rt/mustang fastbacks chevy novas etc.everyone has there own opinion of the particular car or model they love,this is fine.im just happy ken block is enjoying his mustang and escort.driving them flat out having fun and gettin paid for it.what a great lifestyle that must be.!
The Mk2 Escort was mainly available in UK, main land Europe and Australia. A nice 2 door costs between £5000-10,000 ($7500-$15000). However, full historic Gp4 type cars like this would be closer to £80,000 ($120,000) or more. This is probably a 2litre 16v BDG on carbs or inj these produce around 260-270bhp at the flywheel and rev above 9000rpm. They are very expensive so a lot of rally boys use the cheaper GM 16v engines or the 240bhp Honda S2000 engines instead.
My only issue with ken block is that he went to WRC and get a feeling he thought it was going to be a cakewalk, he underestimated the sport and overestimated his own abilities. BUT BUT BUT I love the guy, he is a brilliant "gymkhana" driver and he should come to england and have a go at auto testing, see what he thinks of that!
I am sure Ken Block is crying at night because of all these negative comments.....He has a money-stuffed bed and pillows, and a box of tissues made out of 100 dollar bills to wipe his tears. Ken Block, tear it up bud. You are an excellent driver, and a shrewd, well-respected businessman.
I never knew the dude had taste. I've only seen his Subaru (a boy racer's car) & a new Fiesta (granny's hatchback) so it's good to see a Mk2 Escort (a man's rallying machine) doing that kind of stuff. In fact, I've got a Canadian contact who likes Ken Block & he says that Escorts suck. He'll have second thoughts I guess
@demonxboy I think you'll find its Perth actually! MK2 still winning Mull Rally in the hands of Calum Duffy and Alistair McRae won the McRae stages in a MK2 a few years back against ex-WRC cars. If I had £60k to spare it would be top of my list!(maybe a 6R4 also)
based on the yb..which is based on a pinto block so half related..series 1 millington (2.4) had ported etc. yb head. series 2 (2.5)is all cast by millington so you could say loosely based on a pinto!
@cefnonn That's how front engined/rear wheel drive rally cars go around corners. Watch some footage from the 70's and 80's. It's called a 'Scandanavian flick' to turn left you start to steer right then quickly turn left, this brings the rear end around (oversteer) and was an easier way to negotiate bends in wintery conditions, hence the name. It's probably a lot harder to do than how I described, me not being a rally driver.
RIP Ken. A true legend ❤
Kb43ver!
Has to be the best car ever.
Performance and Style is amazing, they should start to create that model again cause its so much better than all the latest cars in the 21st century
I'm sure there are a lot of people who like NASCAR, but this takes real driving skill in my books
I miss you man you were my hero and still are
Looking at it...I would say it is set right for forestry conditions. Living in South Wales I see them nearly every week end. Really nice to see the MK2 in America! This is the Best Rally car ever.....you just cant take that away from it!
Ken Block doing what he does best! Great Driving and Great Video!
This is a video about the beauty of Ford Escort and the driving skills of Ken Block. I don't understand why he is critisized for not being Colin McRae, Tommi Makinen, or Sebastian Loeb .
Hes not neither of them, but he is a legend in our hearts. We truely miss him
Dam this is great footage RIP KB43VER
This specific car matched with this style of driving is art.
I remember this race being that its held right by my family's auto repair shop on backroads and trails and they still do it today. I also remember it really well because the one bay of our shop was rented out by Ken's camera crew for photos of the car, never did see any photos though lol
Don’t ever try to tell me that the Ford Escort Mk2, in rally/drift/gymkana package isn’t a car that will make the hair on your neck and arms stand up and put a smile on your face that no one could ever erase! Great video, thanks for sharing Mr. Ken Block, you earned it!
Its always good to see a mk2 in action, even a modernised one. However the sheer width of the road makes it a whole lot easier...sweeping bends and smooth surfaces make good pictures. I think this is a modern take on history rather than a re-enactment of the glory days of rallying. Long live the Mk2 Escort!
I love watching these old cars in full flight, Ken does a good job here.
The sound of this car is beautiful!
you have to give this guy props for appreciating the history. And for driving the crap out of that car.
I don't think he thought it would be a cakewalk. If you watch interviews with him before the wrc, he had very modest expectations. Considering how good wrc drivers are, I think his ability to remain in the top 10-20 is pretty impressive. I expected him to do much worse.
Lot of nasty jealous comments on here. Really, people, stop dissing the guy. He's got a mk 2, driving how it's meant to be driven, give him a break. They'll always be someone faster, who cares? All these comments just show how envious and bitter they get when they can't afford a BDA, BDG, or Millington of their own.
i know right :( ken is also an awesome driver
Love the noise that car makes.
Nothing sounds like a carb.
Check out some of the Irish rallies where these RS Escorts are still campaiged regularly. Roads & tracks are one third the size of the ones old Ken's on here.. so no big deal for Ken, its just great to see an almost 40 year old car cut the rug like that!
i have done club style rallycross in my wrx before. around 60 to 70 mph sideways in mud and gravel on street tires. that is exciting in it self. 100 mph in a old escort twin cam is a experience not to be missed.
totally agree... he still has more driving talent than most of us could ever dream of.
this is so sickk that escort sounds amazing
Whoa, cool Escort! My dad used to have Mark1 when he was kid. I wish I'd see that...
They ranged from about 1.1 to 2.0L. most of them mere kent pushrods except for a few special models. The RS1800 got a cosworth BDA, the 2L (australia) and the RS2000 got the 2.0L pinto OHC, and the RS mexico got a 1.6L Pinto OHC. :)
best rally driver + best rally car = AWESOME!!!
Would love to see this again in the same place just with a audi quattro
Well this may happen now
Nice to see a old mark2
Gotta love the sound of a BDA at full tilt!
Do you think you would have a chance in the Donegal rally???????? MK2 Mecca
nice vid .I had a mk 2 escort 1600 GT engine out of a capri 2" straight through exhaust ,twin choke weber carburetor strenghtened front and rear springs ,sporty high back seats hahahaha those were the days .
I'm from Quebec, the french province of Canada (so I talk french, but doesn't matter for you, I can write english pretty well). Ken Block cames here at the Mecaglisse Center with his Escort on the rally section of the center, but finally, he did not participated to the competition, because his alternator hose blew up during the practice. To see him, write this: mecaglisse ken block
The MK2 Escort is one kick-ass car. Sounds like she's got webers too!
if you guys like this you should check out some footage of the irish tarmac,we just love the mk2's here
Ken has a classic Escort?! Sweet.
having watched a lot of ken block videos lately with his mk2.all ending up in haters.people need to understand that here in uk and europe the mk1/mk2 escorts are legends as in us you have dodge charger rt/mustang fastbacks chevy novas etc.everyone has there own opinion of the particular car or model they love,this is fine.im just happy ken block is enjoying his mustang and escort.driving them flat out having fun and gettin paid for it.what a great lifestyle that must be.!
@Hoonigan Racing Division You guys need to put Ken in the seat of a Group B RS200. :D
yes ari another epic driver
you only show the good and no errors
Yep totally Agree 100% had a '79 RS2000, boy could that baby handle
The Mk2 Escort was mainly available in UK, main land Europe and Australia. A nice 2 door costs between £5000-10,000 ($7500-$15000). However, full historic Gp4 type cars like this would be closer to £80,000 ($120,000) or more. This is probably a 2litre 16v BDG on carbs or inj these produce around 260-270bhp at the flywheel and rev above 9000rpm. They are very expensive so a lot of rally boys use the cheaper GM 16v engines or the 240bhp Honda S2000 engines instead.
Escorts are badass as hell :D
Damn, This Grand Turismo gameplay graphics are just getting better and better! :P
KEN BLOCK IS A DRIVER !
amazing skills as usual Mr ken block :)
Nice filming.
My only issue with ken block is that he went to WRC and get a feeling he thought it was going to be a cakewalk, he underestimated the sport and overestimated his own abilities.
BUT BUT BUT
I love the guy, he is a brilliant "gymkhana" driver and he should come to england and have a go at auto testing, see what he thinks of that!
Dude Mk2 are sooo badass!
THANX FOR THIS PLS UPLOAD MOR BOSS
lovely,just lovely
Rally fords are amazing!!
When are you coming back to the Catskills?!? Sorry I missed this last year. You ROCK!
Good to see him in a real car.
the escort is the all time best rally car ever
Hell yeah. Rock that RWD!
I wish I could find a road like that in germany to push my mk1 to the limit :D Escorts Are the best!
Look at all of you, Ken is a fantastic driver, he may not be a legend but he'll beat all of you with one hand behind his back.
it would be VERY interesting to see how Block handles a monster oldschool 600hp group B rally car
What a RWD MONSTER! Is that Ken Blocks personal rally car?
A real mans rally car!
Just appreciate the video for what it is , beautiful..
He definitely knows how to drive a MKII Escort!
thanks for these 70's footage... oh wait
I am sure Ken Block is crying at night because of all these negative comments.....He has a money-stuffed bed and pillows, and a box of tissues made out of 100 dollar bills to wipe his tears.
Ken Block, tear it up bud. You are an excellent driver, and a shrewd, well-respected businessman.
The best comment I have read for years.
Nice video and nice drive :)
yes the mk2 Escort is one of the most succesfull rallycars ever, if not the most of them all.
love the escort it is so cool
these little car is so much more fun
1:36 That's one very brave cameraman
im kinda shockd to see ken in a mk2
full respect the mk2 is a rally legend,mcraes was just awesome
NOBODY beats a talented Irish MK2 driver :P
great drive !!!!
I never knew the dude had taste. I've only seen his Subaru (a boy racer's car) & a new Fiesta (granny's hatchback) so it's good to see a Mk2 Escort (a man's rallying machine) doing that kind of stuff. In fact, I've got a Canadian contact who likes Ken Block & he says that Escorts suck. He'll have second thoughts I guess
escort mk2....lengendary
My first car was a MK2 Escort, 1100 Popular with 41HP lol
I want to buy this one from Ken.
Cool Chevy truck in the end :D
What a fun looking track. That shit would be fun to drive even on a lawn mower.
Best rally car!
bad ass little car
my fave rally car!
Good Driver Good drive Good car EXCELLENT!!
Whoa, your witty words are so deep, it reached Marianas Trench right now............
@Mrbikertomtom
I used to own a 1600 Sport Mk2 Escort in the early 80's, there was a fun motor, what i wouldn't gave to have that car now!
Yup I agree , Ken should stick with this escort.
god i love escorts, i wish i didn't sell mine now, it was such a clean mk2 :(
Pure Skill , nothin more :)
@WhatTheFproductions its normally a plate type LSD in Mk2's for rallying
this is soooo sick
omg ... I want this escort !!!!!!!!
would this b a 1.6L?
@demonxboy I think you'll find its Perth actually! MK2 still winning Mull Rally in the hands of Calum Duffy and Alistair McRae won the McRae stages in a MK2 a few years back against ex-WRC cars. If I had £60k to spare it would be top of my list!(maybe a 6R4 also)
Truth. 4 speed H for life!
dobrze wymiata :)
pozdro dla wszystkich polskich fanow Kena ;)
Hells yea !! go the escort
i wish I could do this! It looks so fun!!!
Just What A Car Good Old Escort
@TheChoada because the chassis was designed 15 to 20 years before all wheel drive became mainstream on road cars
Love that car.
old rallycars like this one fits better with more simple paintjobs, like just stripes or something
based on the yb..which is based on a pinto block so half related..series 1 millington (2.4) had ported etc. yb head. series 2 (2.5)is all cast by millington so you could say loosely based on a pinto!
I can from personal experience confirm that the mk2 escort has a fondness for being sideways😂
@cefnonn
That's how front engined/rear wheel drive rally cars go around corners. Watch some footage from the 70's and 80's. It's called a 'Scandanavian flick' to turn left you start to steer right then quickly turn left, this brings the rear end around (oversteer) and was an easier way to negotiate bends in wintery conditions, hence the name.
It's probably a lot harder to do than how I described, me not being a rally driver.