Voodoo 5.2 V8 vs Sigma 1.25

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Sigma 1.25 BUY 78/100
+6 points over Voodoo 5.2 V8
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Voodoo 5.2 V8 Ford
0 / 100
BUY Sigma 1.25 Ford

Specifications

Voodoo 5.2 V8
Sigma 1.25
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2016--2020
1996--2017
Displacement
5163 cc
1242 cc
Layout
V8
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
526 hp
60--82 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€1,000
€50--€150

Character

Voodoo 5.2 V8

"Mustang Shelby GT350. Flat-plane crank — Ferrari-like sound from a Ford. Oil consumption by design (track-focused). Some early units had engine tick (valve train). Otherwise very solid."

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

Voodoo 5.2 V8 1

● MODERATE
Valve train tick (early units) €0--€1,000 20,000 km--80,000 km

Sigma 1.25 1

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

Models

Voodoo 5.2 V8 1

Mustang S550 2016--2020

Sigma 1.25 3

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