Ford Sierra 1987 vs Fiat Croma 1986
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 123 NM | 169 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
Fiat Croma is a more dynamic driving. Ford Sierra engine produces 15 HP less power than Fiat Croma, whereas torque is 46 NM less than Fiat Croma. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
The Fiat Croma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Sierra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Croma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Sierra could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
Fiat Croma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (Fiat Croma) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Sierra) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.42 m | 4.50 m | |
Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
Ford Sierra is smaller. Ford Sierra is 8 cm shorter than the Fiat Croma, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Sierra is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Ford Sierra is 0.6 metres less than that of the Fiat Croma, which means Ford Sierra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`050 | 1`200 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 1800 | no data | |
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