Ford Sierra 1982 vs Toyota Carina E 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Carina E is a more dynamic driving. Ford Sierra engine produces 85 HP less power than Toyota Carina E, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Toyota Carina E. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.8 | |
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The Toyota Carina E is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Sierra consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Sierra could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Carina E gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Carina E) 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 | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
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Ford Sierra is smaller. Ford Sierra is 11 cm shorter than the Toyota Carina E, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Sierra is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 353 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Toyota Carina E has more luggage space. Ford Sierra has 117 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Carina E. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Sierra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Toyota Carina E, which means Ford Sierra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`107 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
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