Ford Fiesta 1.25 Ghia
The rounded 1995 Fiesta looked new outside and introduced Ford's compact Zetec-SE engine family. In 1.25 Ghia form it paired the smallest new 16-valve engine with the range's comfort-focused trim and a conventional five-speed manual.
1997 Ford Fiesta Ghia Mk4, representative of the 1995 launch family · Rutger van der Maar · CC BY 2.0
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Ford introduced the 1.25-litre Zetec-SE for Ghia and Si in July 1995 as the redesigned Fiesta arrived. The 1,242 cc engine used two overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder to breathe efficiently without needing a turbo. The older Fiesta remained briefly as Fiesta Classic, so a 1995 registration alone does not prove which body generation a photographed car belongs to.
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Some European catalogues rounded the 1,242 cc engine's badge to 1.3 even though Ford and technical data identify it as the 1.25 Zetec-SE.
Photos show an example of the model or generation. The pictured vehicle’s year, equipment, or modifications can differ from the specification described here.
Small engine, expensive-engine ideas
Twin cams, sixteen valves and multi-point injection were features buyers associated with larger or sportier cars. Ford packaged them into a 1.25-litre city hatchback to improve smoothness and breathing rather than to chase an extreme power number.
Source: Avto Magazin — Fiesta 1.25 16V Ghia test ↗Why 1995 needs a body check
The outgoing model continued for a time as Fiesta Classic while the rounder replacement entered the range. A date or registration plate cannot establish the generation; the body and engine combination have to agree with the profile.
Source: Ford 20th Anniversary press information ↗Where these facts come from
- Ford 20th Anniversary press information
- Avto Magazin — Fiesta 1.25 Ghia technical test
- ADAC — Fiesta 1.25 Ghia technical catalogue
Selected facts checked for this edition. Some source pages link to broader model families. Last reviewed 2026-10-05.