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Ford Sierra Hatchback II 1.6 i (90 Hp)
Overall Rating
Ford Sierra:
The Ford Sierra is a mid-size/large family car manufactured and marketed by Ford of Europe from 1982–1993. It was launched as a three-door or five-door liftback or a five-door estate car, with a car-derived van variant added in 1984 and the four-door Sierra Sapphire saloon car introduced in 1987 when the range was facelifted. The engine is mounted in the front with rear-wheel drive on most models and four-wheel drive on certain models.
It was designed by Uwe Bahnsen, Robert Lutz and Patrick Le Quément, and was noted for its aerodynamic styling. It has a drag coefficient of 0. 34, a significant improvement over its predecessors. The Sierra debuted at the 1982 British International Motor Show in Birmingham, then appeared at the 1982 Paris Salon de l'Automobile. Sales began on 15 October 1982, replacing the Ford Taunus TC3 and Ford Cortina Mark V. The Sierra's aerodynamic styling and the initial absence of a saloon alienated many conservative buyers, including company car drivers....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Hatchback II Overview:
Ford Sierra (Hatchback II). With 119 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 i (90 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A surprisingly sprightly 1.6-liter thanks to fuel injection, offering good responsiveness for its size.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for its performance, making it an efficient and capable entry-level option.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Aerodynamic design for its era
- • Wide range of engine choices, including performance variants
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Rear-wheel-drive handling (for enthusiasts)
- • Spacious interior and practical hatchback body
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards
- • Fuel economy can be poor on larger engines
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
- • Interior plastics feel dated
- • Some engines lack refinement
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatchback II: 1988 - 1993).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Sierra |
| Generation: | Hatchback II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 i (90 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1989 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 56.4 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 119 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1597 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4425 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1694 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1407 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2608 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1452 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1468 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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