Opel Calibra 1993 vs Ford Sierra 1987
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Opel Calibra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Calibra engine produces 65 HP more power than Ford Sierra, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Ford Sierra. Thanks to more power Opel Calibra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.1 | |
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The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Calibra consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Calibra could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Sierra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.49 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.41 m | |
| Opel Calibra is 2 cm longer than the Ford Sierra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Calibra is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Calibra is 1.5 metres more than that of the Ford Sierra, which means Opel Calibra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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