Ford Fiesta 3 Doors

1983 – 1986 3 Doors · Hatchback United States

The Ford Fiesta 3 Doors is a hatchback built from 1983 to 1986. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 45 to 97 hp. The lightest version weighs only 740 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 4.8 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (1976 – 1983), peak power rose from 84 to 97 hp, and minimum weight went up by 25 kg.

Body style3 Doors · Hatchback

Production1983 – 1986

Variants5

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power45 – 97 hp

0–100 km/h9.9 – 19.8 s

Top speed137 – 180 km/h

Fuel economy4.8 – 7.4 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.0L 4MT FWD (45 HP) 1.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	45 hp	19.8 s	137	4-speed manual
1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	50 hp	16.9 s	142	4-speed manual
1.6d 5MT FWD (54 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	54 hp	17.3 s	148	5-Speed manual
1.3L 4MT FWD (69 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	69 hp	12.2 s	163	4-speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (96 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	97 hp	9.9 s	180	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 957 cm3 (58 ci)
Power: 33 KW @ 5750 RPM45 HP @ 5750 RPM44 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque: 50 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM68 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 85.1 mph (137 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 19.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 135SR13

Dimensions

Length: 143.7 in (3650 mm)
Width: 61 in (1549 mm)
Height: 52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.5/52 in (1,359/1,321 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.2 in (2291 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1631.4 lbs (740 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2590.4 lbs (1175 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 152 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1117 cm3 (68 ci)
Power: 37 KW @ 5000 RPM50 HP @ 5000 RPM50 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 61 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM83 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 88.2 mph (142 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 135SR13

Dimensions

Length: 143.7 in (3650 mm)
Width: 61 in (1549 mm)
Height: 52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.5/52 in (1,359/1,321 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.2 in (2291 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1653.5 lbs (750 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2645.5 lbs (1200 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 143 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 40 KW @ 4800 RPM54 HP @ 4800 RPM54 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque: 70 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM95 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 92 mph (148 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 143.7 in (3650 mm)
Width: 61 in (1549 mm)
Height: 52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.5/52 in (1,359/1,321 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.2 in (2291 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1851.9 lbs (840 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2810.9 lbs (1275 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 127 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1296 cm3 (79 ci)
Power: 51 KW @ 6000 RPM69 HP @ 6000 RPM68 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 74 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM100 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165SR13

Dimensions

Length: 143.7 in (3650 mm)
Width: 61 in (1549 mm)
Height: 52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.5/52 in (1,359/1,321 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.2 in (2291 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1741.7 lbs (790 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2755.8 lbs (1250 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 176 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1597 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 71 KW @ 6000 RPM97 HP @ 6000 RPM95 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 98 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM133 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR13

Dimensions

Length: 143.7 in (3650 mm)
Width: 61 in (1549 mm)
Height: 52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.5/52 in (1,359/1,321 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.2 in (2291 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.6 cuFT (215 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1865.1 lbs (846 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2755.8 lbs (1250 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 176 g/km

Length3,650 mm

Width1,549 mm

Height1,331 mm

Wheelbase2,291 mm

Curb weight740 – 846 kg

Torque68 – 133 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.