Zetec-SE vs Sigma 1.25

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Zetec-SE BUY 80/100
+2 points over Sigma 1.25
0 / 100
BUY Zetec-SE Ford
0 / 100
BUY Sigma 1.25 Ford

Specifications

Zetec-SE
Sigma 1.25
Brand
Ford
Ford
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
80
78
Years
1995--2012
1996--2017
Displacement
1596 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75--100 hp
60--82 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€50--€150

Character

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."

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

Zetec-SE 1

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

Sigma 1.25 1

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

Models

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

Sigma 1.25 3

Fiesta Mk6 (JD/JH) 2002--2008 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2017 Fiesta Mk7 (JA8) 2008--2017
Full Zetec-SE Report Full Sigma 1.25 Report