1978 Ford Fiesta specifications

1978 Ford Fiesta data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2286 mm 90 inches
Track/tread (front) 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1321 mm 52 inches
Length 3736 mm 147.1 inches
Width 1567 mm 61.7 inches
Height 1328 mm 52.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 800 kg 1764 lb
Weight distribution 62.9% front
fuel tank capacity 37.8 litres 8.3 [10] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1608 cc
(98.126 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 78 mm
3.19 × 3.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
67 PS (66 bhp) (49 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
111 Nm (82 ft·lb) (11.3 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
30.6 kW/litre
41.6 ps/litre
41 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
69.03 Nm/litre
0.83 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system 1 Weber carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 867.5 kPa (125.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 402 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
83.65 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
61.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
82.5 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.25 kg/kW
27.15 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 34/46 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km6.9/5.1 l/100km city/highway
km/litre14.5/19.6 km/l city/highway
UK MPG40.8/55.2 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG34.0/46.0 US MPG city/highway
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
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 4.0 x 12
Wheel size rear 4.0 x 12
Tyres front Michelin 145 SR 12
Tyres rear Michelin 145 SR 12
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 221 mm
Rear brake diameter 178 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.88
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID685124
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Ford Fiesta added 2020-06-25.
Last modified 2020-06-25.

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