Ford Sierra 1987 vs Dodge Neon 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Dodge Neon is a more dynamic driving. Ford Sierra engine produces 62 HP less power than Dodge Neon, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Dodge Neon. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 47 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Neon) 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 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Sierra is 4 cm longer than the Dodge Neon, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Sierra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 371 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`040 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | no data | |
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