Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
The Fiesta project started in 1972 when Henry Ford II approved a small-sized, front-wheel-drive vehicle built as a world car to be sold globally.
Ford's engineers noticed the ascending trend of front-wheel-drive vehicles on the market. Moreover, the carmaker already produced the Taunus in Europe since 1960 with that architecture, and it was very successful for small cars. But the Fiesta was smaller and perfect for receiving that engine-transmission configuration.
The blue-oval brand tried to build the Fiesta as an affordable vehicle, but without being bland. Its small, rectangular headlights with separated turn signals underneath them were a new trend for the carmaker. A black plastic grille with horizontal slats was spread between them, above the metallic bumper. Behind it, a longer apron continued the front fascia. From its sides, the slightly arched ascending beltline formed a specific design cue for the little vehicle. In the back, the Fiesta featured a wide-open tailgate between the narrow, vertically mounted taillights.
Inside, it was just as simple as on the outside, with a flat dashboard that sported an open storage area in front of the passenger. The instrument cluster featured two round dials for the speedometer and tachometer and a smaller one for the fuel level. It's flat front seats were good as a daily commuter, but nothing special. In the back, surprisingly, the car offered room enough for two adults.
Under the hood, Ford installed a choice of four engines ranging between 45 hp and 83 hp. The XR2 version used the latter.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 4MT FWD (45 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 957 cm3 |
Power: | 33 KW @ 6000 RPM 45 HP @ 6000 RPM 44 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 48 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 65 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 85.1 mph (137 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135SR12 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 143.7 in (3650 mm) |
Width: | 61.8 in (1570 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.4/52 in (1,331/1,321 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 90.2 in (2291 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7 cuFT (198 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.42 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1576.3 lbs (715 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2557.4 lbs (1160 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 179 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 4MT FWD (55 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1117 cm3 |
Power: | 40 KW @ 5700 RPM 54 HP @ 5700 RPM 54 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 59 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 80 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90.1 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145SR12 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 143.7 in (3650 mm) |
Width: | 61.8 in (1570 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.4/52 in (1,331/1,321 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 90.2 in (2291 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7 cuFT (198 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.42 |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.6 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 183 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT FWD (66 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1298 cm3 |
Power: | 49 KW @ 5500 RPM 67 HP @ 5500 RPM 66 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 69 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 94 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98.2 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145SR12 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 143.7 in (3650 mm) |
Width: | 61.8 in (1570 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.4/52 in (1,331/1,321 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 90.2 in (2291 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7 cuFT (198 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.42 |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4MT FWD (83 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 62 KW @ 5800 RPM 84 HP @ 5800 RPM 83 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 125 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 143.7 in (3650 mm) |
Width: | 61.8 in (1570 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.4/52 in (1,331/1,321 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 90.2 in (2291 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7 cuFT (198 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.42 |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 200 g/km |