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Ford Fiesta S

(1979 model)

Brief specs of 1979 Ford Fiesta S

3-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 1299 cm3 / 79.3 cu in / 79.3 cu in, 49.2 kW / 66.0 hp / 66.0 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 92.0 N·m / 67.9 lb·ft / 67.9 lb·ft @ 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 158 km/h / 98 mph / 98 mph top speed

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)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

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

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.81 m2 / 19.5 sq ft / 19.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

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 detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.29
Fuel supply1 Fo carbEngine displacement1299 cm3 / 79.3 cu in / 79.3 cu in
Engine Main bearings3Unitary capacity324.75 cm3/cylinder / 19.817 cu in/cylinder / 19.817 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio9.2 : 1
SumpMax. output power49.2 kW / 66.0 hp / 66.0 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque92.0 N·m / 67.9 lb·ft / 67.9 lb·ft at 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)19.7 kW / 26.4 hp / 26.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output37.9 kW/l / 0.832 bhp/cu in / 0.832 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque70.8 N·m/l / 0.62 lb·ft/cu in / 0.62 lb·ft/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 (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio85.7 kW/ton / 64.9 bhp/ton / 64.9 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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.4Turning circle9.8 m / 32.2 ft / 32.2 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Lower wishbone, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearLive axle, Swinging long trailing arm, Trailing arm, Panhard rod, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Fiesta S

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