Ford Escort 1995 vs Opel Vectra 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
| Ford Escort engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Opel Vectra. Despite less power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Escort could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Escort is smaller. Ford Escort is 21 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Ford Escort can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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