Ford Escort 1996 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 | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 12 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 920 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Vectra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 65 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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