I am an ametuer mechanic i really want an escort to modify both engine and body and then later on drop a different engine in and i was told the 1.6 si was probably be my best bet but not sure so any input would be good. The trouble is because of my age my insurance is sky high so i am really stuck. So basicly i want an escort with great potential which will be cheap and easy to tinker with. so any ideas jus let me no. thanks Edna