I know you didnt ask this but i will say it anyway

If you build an escos replica with another engine etc it will cost you quite a lot to build. Unless you can do all the bodywork paint etc yourself. You'll never make much money on it and you could of saved the money for a real one at a later date.

Why not get another fun fast ford to mess around with and then save your money for the escos?

I don't know which would be the best base model either. Sorry mate