1980 Ford Fiesta

The 1980 Ford Fiesta is part of the first generation of Fiestas, which debuted in 1976 and continued to gain popularity throughout the late ’70s and early ’80s. It offered a range of engine options, including a 1.0 L, 1.1 L, and a 1.3 L petrol engine, with the newly introduced 1.3 L Supersport variant featuring a Kent Crossflow engine. Transmission options typically included a four-speed manual. The vehicle was available as a three-door hatchback and a practical panel van. Notable features of the Supersport variant included black plastic trim, larger circular headlights, and repositioned front indicators integrated into the bumper. In the U.S. market, the 1980 Fiesta was equipped with a 1.6 L Crossflow engine and modified to comply with safety and emissions regulations, including energy-absorbing bumpers, making it unique in its functionality and design.