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Ford Fiesta S

(1979 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1979
ModelFiesta SIssued until
SerieFiestaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3560 mm / 140.2 in / 140.2 inGround clearance140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in
Width1570 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.55
Height1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 inTotal (curb) weight770 kg / 1698 lb / 1698 lb
Wheelbase2290 mm / 90.2 in / 90.2 inDry weight
Track front1330 mm / 52.4 in / 52.4 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inFuel capacity34 l / 7.5 UK gal / 9.0 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke63.0 mm / 2.48 in / 2.48 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.29
Engine Main bearings3Engine displacement1299 cm3 / 79.3 cu in / 79.3 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity324.75 cm3/cylinder / 19.817 cu in/cylinder / 19.817 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.2 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power49.2 kW / 66.9 hp / 66.9 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque92.0 Nm / 67.9 lbft / 67.9 lbft at 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output48.5 kW / 65.9 bhp / 65.9 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output50.8 kW/l / 1.132 bhp/cu in / 1.132 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque70.82 Nm/l / 0.619 lbft/cu in / 0.619 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.96
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.84

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed158 km/h / 98 mph / 98 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio85.71 kW/ton / 116.53 bhp/ton / 116.53 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lock3.40Turning circle9.80 m / 32.15 ft / 32.15 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.LW.ARB.Suspension rearLA.SwLongTrailA.TA.PR.CS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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