Volvo 850 1992 vs Ford Sierra 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 166 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 65 HP more power than Ford Sierra, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Ford Sierra. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) 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: | 4.66 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volvo 850 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo 850 is 19 cm longer than the Ford Sierra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Sierra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Volvo 850 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Sierra has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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