Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Following the heritage from its predecessor, the Taunus/Cortina lineup, Ford made the Sierra lineup in a few body shapes, including a coupe. But it wasn't a regular one since it featured three doors.
Ford introduced the three-door version in the early '80s, and in the beginning, it didn't prove to be very successful until it introduced the Cosworth engine several years later. A car that made high-performance accessible to the blue-collar workers who couldn't afford a BMW M3 or a Mercedes-Benz 190 2.3-16v. That brought more attention to the three-door version, which was a good, affordable, roomy vehicle for five and a respectable trunk.
For the refreshed 1990 model, the three-door Sierra featured wider headlights with corner-mounted turn-signals. That left less room for the grille, which forced the carmaker to install an additional one on the lower side of the wrap-around bumper. From its profile, the three-door Sierra was completely different than its four- or five-door version. Its arched roofline and the huge rounded, triangular rear side windows were unique in Ford's range. In the back, a small metallic panel at the bottom of the rear window left room for a small lip-spoiler, which was available as an option.
Inside, there were other upgrades in terms of comfort, materials used, and instrument panel. It was still the same Sierra with low-mounted front seats and a tall and slim transmission tunnel that crossed the car from engine to the rear differential. Its one-piece folding bench allowed an increase in the trunk size.
The Sierra received a few engine choices under the hood, including a new 1.8-liter turbo-diesel, which replaced the older, naturally aspirated oil-burner from before. All versions were paired to a 5-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT RWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 5600 RPM 80 HP @ 5600 RPM 79 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 88 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 119 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103.8 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.8 in (2611 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2292.8 lbs (1040 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3472.3 lbs (1575 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 4900 RPM 71 HP @ 4900 RPM 70 BHP @ 4900 RPM |
Torque: | 88 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM 119 Nm @ 2900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.8 in (2611 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2215.6 lbs (1005 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT RWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 5600 RPM 120 HP @ 5600 RPM 118 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 126 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 171 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.8 in (2611 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2524.3 lbs (1145 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3692.7 lbs (1675 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 186 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5500 RPM 105 HP @ 5500 RPM 103 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 166 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.8 in (2611 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2303.8 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 178 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TD 5MT RWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1753 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4500 RPM 75 HP @ 4500 RPM 74 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 112 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 152 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.8 in (2611 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2425.1 lbs (1100 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 170 g/km |