Honda Ballade 1.0 Sedan Japan 1.5 FT, Configuration (Maximum)
| Volume | 1.5 l |
| Power | 80 hp |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Front (FF) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 165 mm |
| Front tires | 145SR13 |
| Rear tires | 145SR13 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | August 1980 — August 1982 |
| Drive type | Front |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Automatic 3 |
| Engine capacity | 1,488 cm³ |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 165 mm |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Steering wheel position | right |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,095 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,600 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,345 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
| Interior dimensions (L x W x H) | NULL mm |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,320 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 4.900 m |
| Front track width | 1,360 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,380 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 810 kg |
| Specific gravity | 10.13 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 46 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 80 hp |
| Maximum power | 59 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,500 |
| Maximum torque | 121.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 12.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,500 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Compression ratio | 8.80 |
| Cylinder diameter | 74.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 86.500 mm |
| Valve drive | SOHC |
| Additional engine information | carburetor, CVCC-II |
Steering
| Power steering |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 2.0470 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.3700 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 0.9690 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 1.9540 |
| Main gear | 3.1050 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
Tires
| Front wheels | 145SR13 |
| Rear wheels | 145SR13 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Drums |