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Segment: Compact
Production years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

FORD Sierra Sedan 1990-1993 9 Photos
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It was the last stint for the mid-size, rear-wheel-drive sedan from Ford in Europe. The end of a legendary vehicle that raised the Ford name in Europe: the Sierra.

Ford introduced the Sierra in 1982 as a three- and five-door hatchback and a station wagon. The sedan version appeared in 1987 after the entire lineup was refreshed. In 1990, Ford refreshed the lineup again and improved the car to keep-up with the rest of the mid-size segment competitors. At the same time, Ford introduced the 4x4 Cosworth version, which was raced in the World Rally Championship. It won only a race and took several podiums. But it was a great learning platform for Ford, which used the same drivetrain for the Escort Cosworth later on.

The 1990 Sierra sedan featured an aerodynamic bodywork with flush, horizontal headlights, curved and narrowed on the inside. It featured corner-mounted turn-signals with white lenses. Ford installed a small grille above the bumper and a larger one on the lower side to cool the engine.

Inside, there was enough room for four adult passengers. Its dashboard still resembled the early '80s style, with a squared instrument cluster and a tilted toward the driver center stack. Depending on the trim level, the Sierra featured power windows, air-conditioning, and anti-lock brakes.

Ford installed a wide range of engines for the Sierra sedan, including a 1.8-liter turbodiesel. Other versions were the infamous slow 1.6-liter with a carburetor and a 2.0-liter with fuel injection that helped the car getting a better fuel-efficiency.

FORD Sierra Sedan 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
  4 gasoline engines
  • 1.6i L 5MT RWD (80 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT RWD (71 HP)
  • 2.0i 5MT RWD (120 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT RWD (105 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 1.8L TD 5MT RWD (75 HP)

FORD Sierra Sedan
1.6i L 5MT RWD (80 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i L 5MT RWD (80 HP)
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
Top Speed:103.8 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 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:14.6 cuFT (413 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2336.9 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3472.3 lbs (1575 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:195 g/km

FORD Sierra Sedan
1.6L 5MT RWD (71 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (71 HP)
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
Top Speed:101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 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:14.6 cuFT (413 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2259.7 lbs (1025 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3362 lbs (1525 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190 g/km

FORD Sierra Sedan
2.0i 5MT RWD (120 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT RWD (120 HP)
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
Top Speed:118.1 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 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:14.6 cuFT (413 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2557.4 lbs (1160 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3692.7 lbs (1675 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:186 g/km

FORD Sierra Sedan
2.0L 5MT RWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (105 HP)
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
Top Speed:113.7 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 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:14.6 cuFT (413 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2336.9 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3637.6 lbs (1650 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:178 g/km

FORD Sierra Sedan
1.8L TD 5MT RWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TD 5MT RWD (75 HP)
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
Top Speed:99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:176 in (4470 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 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:14.6 cuFT (413 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2513.3 lbs (1140 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3637.6 lbs (1650 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:170 g/km
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