Ford Fiesta Mk1 or Ford Fiesta Mk2?

1976–1983 vs 1983–1989 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk1 3,565 mm, Fiesta Mk2 3,652 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk1 220 l, Fiesta Mk2 226 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk1 7.2 l/100 km, Fiesta Mk2 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk1 29–62 kW, Fiesta Mk2 33–71 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk1 13 items (L), Fiesta Mk2 12 items (Popular).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk11976–1983 · 6 engines · L, GL, Ghia, SSpecifications →Listings →

Ford Fiesta Mk21983–1989 · 7 engines · Popular, L, Ghia, SSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Fiesta Mk11976–1983no listings	Ford Fiesta Mk21983–1989no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,565 mm	Length3,652 mm
Width	Width1,567 mm	Width1,620 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm	Height1,360 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,286 mm	Wheelbase2,286 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume220 l	Trunk volume226 l
Curb weight	Curb weight750 kg–840 kg	Curb weight785 kg–880 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank34 l	Fuel tank40 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1976–1983	Production years1983–1989
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines7
Power	Power29–62 kW (39–84 hp)	Power33–71 kW (45–97 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.2 l/100 km · 1.1 54	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.6 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.6 XR2	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 1.6 XR2
Top speed	Top speed170 km/h	Top speed180 km/h
Trim levelsL · Popular
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim13 · L	Items in the base trim12 · Popular
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim17 · XR2	Items in the top trim20 · XR2
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels✓
Decorative Moldings	Decorative Moldings✓	Decorative Moldings—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk1 or Ford Fiesta Mk2?

Length: Ford Fiesta Mk2 3,652 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk1 3,565 mm (a 87 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,286 vs 2,286 mm. Boot: 226 vs 220 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk1 or Ford Fiesta Mk2?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk1 uses 7.2 l/100 km (1.1 54); the most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk2 5.2 l/100 km (1.6 D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk1 or Ford Fiesta Mk2?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk1 makes 62 kW (84 hp) (1.6 XR2); the strongest Ford Fiesta Mk2 71 kW (97 hp) (1.6 XR2).

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