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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 22 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Ford Escort consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 790 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): | 900 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 120 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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