Sigma 1.4 vs Zetec-SE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+4 points over Sigma 1.4
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Sigma 1.4 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford

Specifications

Sigma 1.4
Zetec-SE
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
76
80
Years
2001--2012
1995--2012
Displacement
1388 cc
1596 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75--96 hp
75--100 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€50--€200
€300--€700

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."

Zetec-SE

"Fiesta/Focus base engine. Simple, reliable. Thermostat housing. Coil pack. Head gasket failure rare but possible. Good parts availability. Cheap to run and maintain."

Issues Comparison

Sigma 1.4 1

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

Zetec-SE 1

● MODERATE
Head gasket (rare) €300--€700 120,000 km--200,000 km

Models

Sigma 1.4 3

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

Zetec-SE 7

Focus Mk1 (DAW) 1998--2004 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2004--2011 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2012 Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996--2002 Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996--2002 Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996--2002 Fiesta Mk4/Mk5 (JA/JB) 1996--2002
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