Hi guys,
Has anyone had any experience using a 1.6 pinto in mk1 Escort/Capri? I'm looking to buy either of these as my first car (daily driver) due to cheaper insurance - compared to a piece of shit corsa I don't give a toss about.
I've been told the Pinto would be the way to go as I'd get a lot of power for very little modification, as well as it being quite a reliable engine, however the 2L could be a bitch on insurance due to - what - 150-170BHP under the bonnet? May try my luck with a 2L but I haven't rung up to ask. I've asked about a 1.6 Zetec for the reliability, and this only increased my rate by about £60/80 - anyone know the average BHP in that?
In case anyone was wondering, the Escort in question is a 1971 Escort XL 4 Door 1300cc, with the insurance quote with Adrian Flux being £1,350 fully comp (as it's currently registered), or £1,410 (ish haha) with a 1.6 Zetec
Many thanks for your help guys!