1979 Ford Fiesta specifications

1979 Ford Fiesta data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2290 mm 90.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1330 mm 52.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1320 mm 52 inches
Length 3560 mm 140.2 inches
Width 1570 mm 61.8 inches
Height 1360 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.55
Kerb weight 700 kg 1543 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 34 litres 7.5 [9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1 litre
957 cc
(58.4 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74 × 55.7 mm
2.91 × 2.19 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
64 Nm (47 ft·lb) (6.5 kgm)
at 2700 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
31.2 kW/litre
42.4 ps/litre
41.8 bhp/litre
0.68 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
66.88 Nm/litre
0.81 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 1 Fo carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 840.4 kPa (121.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 239.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
57.94 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
42.61 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
57.14 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
23.47 kg/kW
39.2 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.400
Turning circle 9.80 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.LW.
Rear suspension LA.SwLongTrailA.TA.PR.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.96
Final drive ratio 4.06
general
Carfolio.com ID42086
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Ford Fiesta added 1996-05-10.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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