Segment: Compact
Production years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i L 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: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2336.9 lbs (1060 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: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2259.7 lbs (1025 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: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2557.4 lbs (1160 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: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2336.9 lbs (1060 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: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2513.3 lbs (1140 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 |