Ford Escort Cabrio (1995 – 1998) vs Opel Astra Cabriolet (1995 – 1999): specs compared
The Opel Astra Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 116 hp against 105 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 11.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 183 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. The Ford Escort Cabrio is the lighter car, from 1,083 kg against 1,115 kg. At 4,239 mm, the Opel Astra Cabriolet is 99 mm longer than the Ford Escort Cabrio.
| Specification |
Ford
Escort Cabrio
1995 – 1998
|
Opel
Astra Cabriolet
1995 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1998 | 1995 – 1999 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 105 hp | 71 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 109 – 178 Nm | 128 – 168 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 – 14.1 s | 10.0 – 17.5 s |
| Top speed | 169 – 183 km/h | 159 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 8.1 L/100 km | 6.4 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,083 – 1,231 kg | 1,115 – 1,205 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.