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Ford Fiesta III (Mk3) 1.4 (71 Hp)
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Ford Fiesta:
The Ford Fiesta is a supermini car that was marketed by Ford from 1976 to 2023 over seven generations. Over the years, the Fiesta has mainly been developed and manufactured by Ford's European operations, and had been positioned below the Escort.
Ford sold over 15 million Fiestas from 1976 to July 2011, making it one of the best-selling Ford nameplates behind the Escort and the F-Series. It has been manufactured in the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, Taiwan, China, India, Thailand, and South Africa....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III (Mk3) Overview:
Ford Fiesta (III (Mk3)). With 103 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.6 l/100km). Weighing only 815 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.2 s). The top speed reaches 164 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.4 (71 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A well-balanced engine, offering a good blend of performance for daily driving and occasional longer trips.
Fuel Economy
Very good fuel efficiency, making it a popular and economical choice for a wide range of drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Agile handling and fun to drive (especially sport models)
- • Wide range of economical engines
- • Practical and spacious for its class
- • Affordable to buy and maintain
- • Good reliability for simpler models
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Interior quality can feel dated
- • Rust can be an issue on older examples
- • Entry-level engines lack power for highway driving
- • Some sporty models can be prone to theft
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (Mk2): 1987 - 1989).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Fiesta |
| Generation: | III (Mk3) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 (71 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1989 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3/5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 71 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 51 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 103 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | F6E More details about the engine F6E |
| Engine displacement: | 1392 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77.2 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 74.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 164 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.5 kg/Hp, 87.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 815 |
| Max. weight: | 1275 |
| Max load: | 460 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 625 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 250 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3743 mm mm |
| Width: | 1606 mm mm |
| Height: | 1379 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2446 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1392 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1384 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 155/70 R13 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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