Fiat Croma 1993 vs Ford Sierra 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
|
Ford Sierra is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Croma engine produces 4 HP less power than Ford Sierra, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Ford Sierra. Due to the lower power, Fiat Croma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.8 | |
|
The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Croma consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Croma could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 760 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 (Fiat Croma) 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: | 4.52 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
|
Fiat Croma is larger. Fiat Croma is 10 cm longer than the Ford Sierra, 7 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Croma is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Croma is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford Sierra, which means Fiat Croma can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Fiat Croma has
|
Ford Sierra has
| |