Buying a used Ford Fiesta - which engine is best?
We are looking to but a Ford Fiesta, but cannot decide on which petrol engine to choose. Is the 1.25 good for longer occasional journeys or should we look to 1.4/1.6?
Asked on 3 May 2016 by David John
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1.4 better. 1.25 a little cheaper to insure.
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