Ford Escort Mexico: the World Cup Rally hero (1970-1978) The Ford Escort Mexico was named to celebrate Ford's victory in the 1970 London-to-Mexico World Cup Rally, an affordable, tough, rear-wheel-drive homologation special built to take the Escort's rally success to the showroom. A guide to the Mk1 and Mk2 Mexico, what to look for, and why values have climbed.