history Ford Fiesta

Not the first, yet a successful front-driven car - click for enlargement!
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German version

Ford
Motor in-line-four cylinder engine
displacement1117 cm³
bore * stroke74 * 65 mm
compression9,0 : 1
Valve controlrocking levers, push rod
Engine ControlOHV (chain)
Mixture Preparationsingle carburetor
Tank Capacity34 Litres
torque80 Nm at 3000 rpm
max. power39 kW (53 HP)
rated speed5700 rpm
powertraintransverse engine with front drive
transmissionFour Speed
Front SuspensionMcPherson-struts
Rear Suspensionrigid axle
Steeringrack and pinion
Brakes f/rDiscs/Drums
Tyres155 SR 12 (4,5")
wheelbase2286 mm
Length3609 mm
Width1567 mm
Height1360 mm
Basic Weightapprox. 740 kg + driver
drag coefficient0,42
Top Speedapprox. 150 km/h
Manufacturedstarting in 1976

Ford
Motor in-line-four cylinder engine
displacement957/1117/1297/1598 cm³
max. power29/33/49/62 kW (40/45/66/84 HP)
rated speed5500/6000/5700/5600/5500 rpm
powertraintransverse engine with front drive
transmissionFour Speed
Top Speed130/137/145/158/170 km/h
Manufactured1976 - 1983