Ford Fiesta first generation dimensions 1976–1983
A 3-door hatchback, 356 cm long: about 26 cm shorter than the average 3-door hatchback. It fits a standard UK parking bay comfortably.
Covers 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983 models.
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No figure yet: width incl. mirrors, ground clearance, boot (seats up), boot (seats folded), kerb weight
Sources: Wikipedia: Ford Fiesta (first generation) · Figures refer to: Fiesta Mk1; Wikipedia infobox. Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year; check with the manufacturer.
Will the Ford Fiesta fit?
UK parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m
Fits comfortably123.5 cm spare in length; with mirrors (176.7 cm wide (est.) including mirrors) about 31.6 cm free each side for opening doors.
UK single garage 4.8 × 2.4 m, 7 ft door
Fits comfortably123.5 cm spare in length and 31.6 cm each side with mirrors: room to walk round and open the doors. Height 136 cm vs a 198 cm door.
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. Garage: “comfortable” means at least 40 cm spare in length and 35 cm in width with mirrors, driving in with mirrors out; “tight” means at least 20 cm spare in length and 40 cm in body width, mirrors folded. Bay: “comfortable” leaves 30 cm in length and 20 cm each side. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker, or see UK garage and parking space sizes. For guidance only.
Questions
What are the dimensions of a 1979 Ford Fiesta?
A 1979 Ford Fiesta (1976–1983 model) has a length 356.5 cm (11 ft 8 in), width 156.7 cm (5 ft 2 in) and height 136 cm (4 ft 6 in).
Will a Ford Fiesta fit in a UK garage or parking bay?
UK parking bay (4.8 × 2.4 m): fits comfortably. UK single garage (7 ft door): fits comfortably. Measure your own space to be sure.
Sources (1)
- Wikipedia: Ford Fiesta (first generation) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Figures taken from Wikipedia are used under CC BY-SA 4.0; see the linked article for its authors and history.