1980 Ford Fiesta Base
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Photo: 1979 Ford Fiesta Ghia (US), front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1980 Ford Fiesta 950 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1977 Ford Fiesta Ghia 1st Ford Fiesta by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 Ford Fiesta L by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 Ford Fiesta Ghia (US), rear left 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
- Photo: 1979 Ford Fiesta Ghia (US), front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Ford Fiesta 950 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 Ford Fiesta Ghia 1st Ford Fiesta by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Ford Fiesta L by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Ford Fiesta Ghia (US), rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Ford Fiesta Base is a 63-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $5,032 MSRP.
It makes 63 horsepower.
The Fiesta has a curb weight of 1,835 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $5,032 ($19,847 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L Crossflow I4 (Kent, US 5-main-bearing version) |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 63 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts w/ lower control arms and compression links |
| Rear Suspension | Beam axle, trailing links, Panhard rod |
| Turning Diameter | 32.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Discs |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drums |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 12 in |
| Wheels Rear | 12 in |
| Tires Front | 145 SR12 |
| Tires Rear | 145 SR12 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 61.7 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 90 in |
| Curb Weight | 1,835 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 Ford Fiesta Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1980 Ford Fiesta.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.