Ford Sierra 1990 vs SAAB 900 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 166 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Sierra engine produces 25 HP less power than SAAB 900, whereas torque is 11 NM less than SAAB 900. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 10.9 | |
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The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Sierra consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 900, which means that by driving the Ford Sierra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Sierra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 900) 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: | 4.42 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Sierra is smaller. Ford Sierra is 22 cm shorter than the SAAB 900, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Sierra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Sierra is 0.5 metres less than that of the SAAB 900, which means Ford Sierra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`350 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| SAAB 900 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Sierra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than SAAB 900, so SAAB 900 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 7000 | |
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