Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd vs Renault 21 Turbo Quadra
| Category | 21 Turbo Quadra | Sierra Sapphire RS |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 177 / 175 | 204 / 201 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 270 / 199 | 270 / 199 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1319 / 2908 | 1245 / 2745 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 135 / 133 | 164 / 162 |
Lap Times
| Track | 21 Turbo Quadra | Sierra Sapphire RS |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Combe (pre 1999) | 1:19.78 | 1:19.47 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | 21 Turbo Quadra | Sierra Sapphire RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.1 s | 6.8 s |
| 1000 m | 28.9 s @ 180.2 kph | 26.8 s @ 191.0 kph |
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.7 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 5.2 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 7.1 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 9.0 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 11.7 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 14.7 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 21.5 s | 15.4 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 27.2 s | 19.5 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 36.5 s | 24.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.6 s @ 78.3 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.4 s @ 87.0 mph | 14.4 s @ 97.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | 21 Turbo Quadra | Sierra Sapphire RS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 225 kph (140 mph) | 239 kph (149 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US / 43 UK) | 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) |
| 30 mph - 0 | 8 m (27 ft) | 8 m (27 ft) |
Summary
| Category | 21 Turbo Quadra | Sierra Sapphire RS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 66 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd is the fastest by considerable margin.
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