 | Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Freedom Microlite Discovery LE |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 50 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Freedom.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi with a Freedom Microlite Discovery LE with an actual weight of 800 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Ford is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Freedom with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
202
206
Mountains
Risk of snaking
208
243
Weight ratio: 60% (73% of kerbweight)
800 kg
1325 kg
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| Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Freedom Microlite Discovery LE | |
Actual Weights
- Freedom Microlite Discovery LE: 800 kg.
- Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi: 1325 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 60%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 202 points).
- Speeds of 70 mph (113 km/h) to 76 mph (123 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 206 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 22.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 208 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 15%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3100 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 60 mph (96 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 50 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 60%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 73%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 243 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
- Performance is fairly good.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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