Ford Sierra 1987 vs Opel Calibra 1990
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 123 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Opel Calibra is a more dynamic driving. Ford Sierra engine produces 40 HP less power than Opel Calibra, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Opel Calibra. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.2 | |
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The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Sierra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra, which means that by driving the Ford Sierra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 4.47 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.32 m | |
| Ford Sierra is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Calibra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Sierra is 9 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 Sierra is 1.5 metres less than that of the Opel Calibra, which means Ford Sierra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`025 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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