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1979 Ford Fiesta Base

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1979 Ford Fiesta – front Unverified
Photo: 1979 Ford Fiesta Ghia (US), front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Mk1 (1978–1980); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1979 Ford Fiesta Ghia (US), front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1980 Ford Fiesta 950 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1977 Ford Fiesta Ghia 1st Ford Fiesta by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1979 Ford Fiesta L by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1979 Ford Fiesta Ghia (US), rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1979 Ford Fiesta Base is a 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type1.6L Inline-4 OHV
Displacement1.6 L
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Injection TypeCarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions & Weight
Width61.7 in
Height54 in
Wheelbase90 in

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Safety & Recalls

No NHTSA data available for the 1979 Ford Fiesta.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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