Ford Puma 1997 vs Opel Calibra 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Ford Puma is more dynamic to drive. Ford Puma engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Calibra, but torque is 13 NM less than Opel Calibra. Thanks to more power Ford Puma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Puma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Puma consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra, which means that by driving the Ford Puma over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Puma consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Calibra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Calibra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Omega | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Calibra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Calibra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.32 m | |
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Ford Puma is smaller, but slightly higher. Ford Puma is 51 cm shorter than the Opel Calibra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Puma is 2 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 Puma is 1.5 metres less than that of the Opel Calibra, which means Ford Puma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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