yes ..do a lot of research about this power train set up you like
these escorts did have a 2 ltr motor fitted
the diffs are very good
1600 cross flow a grunt motor
with a 4 speed box its still ok
still looking at this question of the T50
http://www.gearboxconversion.com/Toyota_T50.html
with the T50 box you might need a custom drive shaft built .... not sure myself .
you might want a brake upgrade later .
.only drums at the back small disc at the front and struts set up