Sigma 1.4 vs Sigma 1.25

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Sigma 1.25 BUY 78/100
+2 points over Sigma 1.4
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Sigma 1.4 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Sigma 1.25 Ford

Specifications

Sigma 1.4
Sigma 1.25
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
76
78
Years
2001--2012
1996--2017
Displacement
1388 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75--96 hp
60--82 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€50--€200
€50--€150

Character

Sigma 1.4

"Fiesta/Fusion. Same Sigma family as 1.25. Timing chain. Thermostat. Coil pack. Slightly more power than 1.25 for minimal cost increase. Reliable city car."

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

Sigma 1.4 1

○ MINOR
Coil pack failure €50--€200 40,000 km--80,000 km

Sigma 1.25 1

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

Models

Sigma 1.4 3

Focus Mk1 (DAW) 1998--2004 Fiesta Mk6 (JD/JH) 2002--2008 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2012

Sigma 1.25 3

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