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Ford Fiesta V (Mk5) 5 door 1.3 i (50 Hp)
Overall Rating
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)
V (Mk5) 5 door Overview:
Ford Fiesta (V (Mk5) 5 door). With 95 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1005 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 19.5 s). The top speed reaches 143 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.
1.3 i (50 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Extremely modest performance, primarily suited for very light city driving with minimal demands. Acceleration is notably slow.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy for its era and power output, but not outstanding given the low performance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Agile and enjoyable handling for a supermini
- • Affordable to buy and maintain
- • Practical 5-door body style
- • Good fuel economy from diesel engines
- • Compact size ideal for city driving
Cons:
- • Basic safety rating by modern standards
- • Some petrol engines are underpowered
- • Interior design and materials are dated
- • Limited refinement compared to newer rivals
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VIII (Mk8) 5 door: October, 2019 - 2021).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Fiesta |
| Generation: | V (Mk5) 5 door |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 i (50 Hp) |
| Start of production: | September, 1999 |
| End of production: | November, 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 50 Hp @ 4500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 38.5 Hp/l [207mm less] |
| Torque: | 95 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | JJA, JJC, JJE, JJJ, JJK, JJM More details about the engine JJA, JJC, JJE, JJJ, JJK, JJM |
| Engine displacement: | 1299 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.25 l |
| Coolant: | 7.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 19.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 19.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 143 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 20.1 kg/Hp, 49.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.6 kg/Nm, 94.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 18.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1005 |
| Max. weight: | 1415 |
| Max load: | 410 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 930 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 250 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3833 mm mm [207mm less] |
| Width: | 1634 mm mm [101mm less] |
| Height: | 1334 mm mm [142mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2446 mm mm [47mm less] |
| Front track: | 1429 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1384 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.9 m [above average] |
| 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 |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/55 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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