Duratorq 3.2 TDCi vs Sigma 1.25

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Sigma 1.25 BUY 78/100
+8 points over Duratorq 3.2 TDCi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Duratorq 3.2 TDCi Ford
0 / 100
BUY Sigma 1.25 Ford

Specifications

Duratorq 3.2 TDCi
Sigma 1.25
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
78
Years
2006--2016
1996--2017
Displacement
3198 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I5
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
200 hp
60--82 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,200
€50--€150

Character

Duratorq 3.2 TDCi

"Transit/Ranger. Ford I5 diesel. Robust commercial engine. Timing gear driven. Injector issues at high mileage. DMF. Good torque for towing. Well-understood in workshops."

Sigma 1.25

"Fiesta/Ka. Simple Yamaha co-developed engine. Timing chain (good). Reliable. Low power. Thermostat housing. Coil pack. Perfect first car/city car engine."

Issues Comparison

Duratorq 3.2 TDCi 1

▲ HIGH
Dual-mass flywheel €500--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km

Sigma 1.25 1

○ MINOR
Thermostat housing crack €50--€150 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

Duratorq 3.2 TDCi 1

Ranger T6 2011--2022

Sigma 1.25 3

Fiesta Mk6 (JD/JH) 2002--2008 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2017 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2017
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