It is distinguished by a fairly spacious (for its size) interior, comfortable seats, good wheel suspension comfort and a sufficiently sized trunk, access to which opens through the rear door. The back of the rear seat, like other cars with a rear, luggage door, folds forward to increase the volume of the trunk. Fiesta, like other front-wheel drive cars, maintains the direction of movement well, the wheel suspension confidently "holds" the road, the rack-and-pinion steering is precise and easy. Fiesta engines are the designs of the English branch of the Ford Motor Company in Dagenham, known since the 1960s. They were used on the Ford Escort I model, produced until 1975, and are characterized as reliable and trouble-free (mileage without repair up to 100 thousand miles) units, uncritical to the quality of oil. These are engines with a volume of:
- 1.0 l (40 hp, AI-93 gasoline consumption 8.5 l per 100 km);
- 1.1 l (53 hp, 8.5 l AI-93 per 100 km);
- 1.3 l (66 hp), "upper" camshaft, toothed belt; 8.5 l AI-98 per 100 km).
As you can see, 1.0 and 1.1 liter engines (the so-called Kent engine) that run on AI-93 are suitable for our operating conditions. The camshaft of these engines is located in the cylinder block, with the valve drive through pushers, rods and rocker arms (like on the Volga or Moskvich 408), this is a reliable and durable design of the gas distribution mechanism. True, it is more expensive to manufacture than a design with an "upper" camshaft and its drive using a chain or, even more so, a "penny" toothed belt. As already mentioned, Fiesta engines are reliable and quite durable, provided that they are serviced in a timely manner, such as: valve adjustment (it is simple) and ignition system, carburetor flushing and adjustment, timely oil and filter changes (oil and air).
The only engine component that often requires attention is the carburetor. If it is not adjusted correctly, starting the engine in damp or cold weather is difficult. The weak point of the Fiesta is the brakes - both foot and hand. The foot (working) brakes quickly wear out the brake discs of the front brakes, which also warp when overheated. The handbrake often brakes only one rear wheel. But overall, the Ford Fiesta is a reliable car, the body of which is little susceptible to corrosion. In Cologne, the new Ford Fiesta won the highest automobile award in Germany - the prestigious title of "Golden Steering Wheel", which is awarded by the popular weekly newspaper "Bild am Sonntag". A jury of experts tested 20 new car models before awarding such a coveted prize to the best car.
The new Fiesta turned out to be the best in its class, ahead of its competitors. Ford Fiesta is a car with a 25-year history, during which time the model was released in more than 10 million copies. During this time, it entered the top three bestsellers in Europe. 12 times it was the sales leader in the small class in Germany, 19 times in the UK, repeatedly headed the list of the most popular models in Spain, France and Italy over the past 13 years. The current version looks like a compact minivan - with a length of 3917 mm, its height is from 1432 to 1463 mm (depending on the "clamping" of the suspension and tire size). The car has grown in all dimensions - by 89 mm in length, 49 mm in width and 97 mm in height. The base (2486 mm) is increased by 41 mm - in favor of the knees of rear passengers. The wheels have been moved even further to the corners of the body - the car's "imprint" on the road has become the largest in its class. Attention has been paid not only to people (the car will comfortably accommodate five), but also to luggage.
The trunk has grown in volume by 14%, to 286 liters, and has become larger than that of its classmates. It is not just large, but also adapted to the format of suitcases and takes into account, for example, the proportions of a folding baby stroller. The car looks quite solid - due to its inflated shapes, widely spaced 14-inch wheels and a large glazing area (additional windows appeared in the rear of the body). The car is equipped with three gasoline and one diesel engine. The small 1.3 l Duratec 8V develops 58 or 68 hp depending on the modification. The Duratec 16V engine, developed based on the Ford Focus engine, has two versions:
- 1.4 l (80 hp)
- and 1.6 l (100 hp).
- And finally, the new generation 1.4 l Duratorq TDCi turbodiesel, created jointly with Peugeot. Equipped with direct common rail injection and electronically controlled throttle, it develops 68 hp and 160 Nm. With this engine, Fiesta reaches 100 km/h in 14.8 seconds and accelerates to 163 km/h, fuel consumption is 4.5 l/100 km. Driving the new Fiesta is a great pleasure, as is driving a Ford Focus or Ford Mondeo - undisputed leaders in their market segments.
The Ford Fiesta's advanced safety technology is based on a robust body structure. Its body is 100% more rigid in crumple and 40% more rigid in torsion than the previous model, although the previous version of the Ford Fiesta is the undisputed leader in safety and security. The main attention was paid to the ultra-rigid mounting elements of the suspension and control systems. The suspension is qualitatively unchanged (MacPherson strut at the front, torsion beam at the rear), but quantitative changes have given the car the handling of a Ford Puma. At the front, the MacPherson strut and control system are mounted on a rigid front subframe, which is bolted to the main body structure. This subframe is easy to install during assembly, it is easier and cheaper to replace in an accident, and it also perfectly isolates the body from noise. A particularly rigid rear suspension system with a torsion beam combines fairly high longitudinal rigidity for confident handling with longitudinal spring deformation, which helps with minor bumper impacts.
The rear suspension is 71 mm wider than the previous model, giving the Fiesta the largest track size in the small car class, thereby improving its lateral stability and control. The braking performance of the Ford Fiesta corresponds to its dynamic capabilities and, according to the results of the test of the authoritative German magazine Auto motor und sport, the braking distance is less than 40 m - an indicator worthy of imitation for classmates! The new Fiesta is a leader among classmates in terms of comfort, capacity and versatility, ahead of competitors.
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