Ford Sierra 1988 vs Opel Calibra 1990

 
Ford Sierra
1988 - 1990
Opel Calibra
1990 - 1994
Body: SedanCoupe
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 71 HP115 HP
Torque: 119 NM170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.9 seconds10 seconds
Opel Calibra is a more dynamic driving.
Ford Sierra engine produces 44 HP less power than Opel Calibra, whereas torque is 51 NM less than Opel Calibra. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.08.2
Ford Sierra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra, which means that by driving the Ford Sierra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 750 km in combined cycle760 km in combined cycle

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Calibra) 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: 4.47 m4.49 m
Width: 1.70 m1.69 m
Height: 1.41 m1.32 m
Ford Sierra is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Calibra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Sierra is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data980 litres
Turning diameter: 10 meters11.5 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Sierra is 1.5 metres less than that of the Opel Calibra, which means Ford Sierra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`0251`610
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 14001800
Pros and Cons: Ford Sierra has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Opel Calibra has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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