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Technical data

This 1.6 Alc. 5MT (73 hp) engine was fitted in the 3 generation Hatchback (5-door), which was produced by Ford from 1980 to 1986. In addition to this engine, 20 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Body

Body typeHatchback
Seats5
Length3969mm
Width1640mm
Height1324mm
Wheelbase2402mm
Front track1400mm
Rear track1423mm
Kerb weight920kg
Gross weight1350kg
Displacement430kg
Min. boot capacity305litre
Max. boot capacity1348litre

Engine

Engine typeGasoline
Displacement1555cm3
Engine power73bhp
Injection typeCarburetor
Cylinder layoutInline
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder2
RPM at max powerto 5 200RPM
Maximum torque116.2Nm
RPM at max torque3600RPM
Bore77mm
Stroke83.5mm

Power & fuel consumption

FuelEthanol
Top speed169km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)12.3second
City fuel consumption per 100 km11.1litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km7.7litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km10.1litre
Fuel tank capacity48litre
Cruising rangefrom 430 to 620km

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsFront-wheel drive
Turning circle11.23m

Suspension & brakes

Rear suspensionIndependent, Double wishbone, Spring
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson Struts, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDrum

Real-world consumption (est.)

City13.3 litres / 100km
Highway9.2 litres / 100km
Average12.1 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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