You sure she'll be able to cope with the non power steering. And shit brakes ???
Its a real downgrade from a modern day beemer.

I wouldnt bother with an escort turbo as a daily driver, because as standard they are shite. high maintenance, You cant leave it anywhere or it'll get dinked, scraped, knocked nicked. They're getting on a bit now and the chances of finding a good one that doesnt need a rebuild, or some restoration without spending a lot of money.
Unless it was a weekend toy then I think it'd be allright.