Easy, manual.
I hate the mere idea of an automatic transmission in an Escort - that would ruin a car that has the potential to be a lot of fun!

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1985 Ford XF Falcon GL.
4.1L carby Inline 6 cylinder crossflow engine, 3 speed auto, ZL Fairlane instrument cluster and seats, EA Fairmont 15" alloy wheels...
Coming soon: Extractors and decent exhaust...