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Technical data

This 1.6 D MT (54 hp) engine was fitted in the 3 generation Wagon 3-doors, which was produced by Ford from 1980 to 1986. In addition to this engine, 12 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.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km6.6litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km4.5litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km5.4litre
Fuel tank capacity48litre
Cruising rangefrom 730 to 1 070km
FuelDiesel
Top speed141km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)19second

Engine

Displacement1608cm3
Engine power54bhp
RPM at max powerto 4 800RPM
Maximum torque95Nm
RPM at max torque3000RPM
Engine typeDiesel
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder2
Bore80mm
Stroke80mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsFront-wheel drive
Turning circle10.6m

Body

Seats5
Length4033mm
Width1640mm
Height1385mm
Wheelbase2402mm
Front track1400mm
Rear track1423mm
Ground clearance120mm
Kerb weight910kg
Gross weight1375kg
Displacement465kg
Min. boot capacity360litre
Max. boot capacity1200litre
Body typeEstate

Suspension & brakes

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

Real-world consumption (est.)

City7.6 litres / 100km
Highway5.2 litres / 100km
Average6.2 litres / 100km

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

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