Volvo 460 (1990 – 1993) vs Ford Sierra 5 Doors (1990 – 1993): specs compared
The Ford Sierra 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 146 hp against 120 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.2 s against 9.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. The Volvo 460 is the lighter car, from 980 kg against 1,030 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
460
1990 – 1993
|
Ford
Sierra 5 Doors
1990 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United States |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1993 | 1990 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 87 – 120 hp | 71 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 175 Nm | 119 – 229 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 12.0 s | 9.2 – 16.4 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 200 km/h | 160 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 8.5 L/100 km | 6.4 – 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,680 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 – 1,054 kg | 1,030 – 1,270 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.