1980 Ford Fiesta Rally car review from UK and Ireland
"An ideal base car for a young rally-driver on a budget"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
An electric fuel pump which I fitted in the engine bay didn't work until I fitted it beside fuel tank under the floor. Always read instructions supplied with new products.
Engine mountings must be renewed to cope with the extra power of 1.6 CVH engine. XR2 gear-box mounting also recommended.
Constant Velocity Ball Joints in the drive shafts must be kept greased and covered with fresh rubber boots.
General comments?
The Mk1 Ford Fiesta is an ideal first rally-car for anyone serious about progressing in front wheel drive rallying.
They handle superbly.
Parts are cheap.
The shell is extremely versatile accepting parts out of most Fords of its era and today.
At 20 years old the Mk1 Fiesta is rapidly replacing the Mk2 Escort as the car that the average motorist learnt to drive in. People have fond memories of these cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 CVH from a 84-89 XR2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100500 miles |
| Previous car | Opel Kadett |
| Date of Entry | 26th April, 2001 |