Mazda 626 1988 vs Ford Sierra 1987
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 626 and Ford Sierra have the same engine power, but Mazda 626 torque is 1 NM more than Ford Sierra. Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.5 | |
| Mazda 626 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 626) 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: | 4.59 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 626 is 8 cm longer than the Ford Sierra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Ford Sierra, which means Mazda 626 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
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