1981 Ford E-Series E100 Club Wagon
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Photo: 1989 Ford Econoline E-350 Commercial Cutaway box truck, front left, 07-14-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 Ford E-150 Econoline V8 (53191473236) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ford Econoline 3rd-gen (rear) by Oq10pass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ford Econoline 150 (4423455746) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the third generation (1975–1991); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1989 Ford Econoline E-350 Commercial Cutaway box truck, front left, 07-14-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Ford E-150 Econoline V8 (53191473236) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Econoline 3rd-gen (rear) by Oq10pass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Econoline 150 (4423455746) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Ford E-Series E100 Club Wagon is a 115-hp 4.9-liter inline-6 wagon with a 3-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $8,298 MSRP.
It makes 115 horsepower at 3,000 rpm and 223 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm.
The E-Series measures 186.0 inches long on a 124.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,298 ($29,668 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.9L (300 cu in) Inline-6 |
| Displacement | 4.9 L |
| Horsepower | 115 hp @ 3,000 rpm |
| Torque | 223 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cyl. |
| Bore and Stroke | 101.6 x 101.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed Manual (column shift) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186 in |
| Width | 79 in |
| Height | 79.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 124 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Ford E-Series E100 Club Wagon with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1981 Ford E-Series.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.