Ford Fiesta 3 Doors

1976 – 1983 3 Doors · Hatchback United States

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The Ford Fiesta 3 Doors was in production from 1976 to 1983. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 45 to 84 hp. The lightest version weighs only 715 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Representative image per generation.

Body style3 Doors · Hatchback

Production1976 – 1983

Variants4

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power45 – 84 hp

0–100 km/h10.1 – 17.6 s

Top speed137 – 170 km/h

Fuel economy7.5 – 8.4 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Compared with rivals

vs Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint (1976 – 1983) vs Fiat 127 (1977 – 1981)

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.0L 4MT FWD (45 HP) 1.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	45 hp	17.6 s	137	4-speed manual
1.1L 4MT FWD (55 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	54 hp	16.1 s	145	4-speed manual
1.3L 4MT FWD (66 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	67 hp	12.3 s	158	4-speed manual
1.6L 4MT FWD (83 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	84 hp	10.1 s	170	4-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 957 cm3 (58 ci)
Power: 33 KW @ 6000 RPM45 HP @ 6000 RPM44 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 48 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM65 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 85.1 mph (137 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 135SR12

Dimensions

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

Unladen Weight: 1576.3 lbs (715 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2557.4 lbs (1160 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 179 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1117 cm3 (68 ci)
Power: 40 KW @ 5700 RPM54 HP @ 5700 RPM54 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 59 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM80 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 90.1 mph (145 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR12

Dimensions

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)

Combined: 30.6 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 183 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1298 cm3 (79 ci)
Power: 49 KW @ 5500 RPM67 HP @ 5500 RPM66 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 69 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM94 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 98.2 mph (158 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR12

Dimensions

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)

Combined: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 188 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 62 KW @ 5800 RPM84 HP @ 5800 RPM83 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 92 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM125 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60R13

Dimensions

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)

Combined: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 200 g/km

Length3,650 mm

Width1,570 mm

Height1,311 mm

Wheelbase2,291 mm

Curb weight715 kg

Torque65 – 125 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.