Ford Sierra 1989 vs Opel Calibra 1990
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Ford Sierra engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Calibra, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Opel Calibra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Calibra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Sierra consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Sierra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
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 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.32 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 data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 980 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.5 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`350 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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