Opel Astra Cabriolet (1995 – 1999) vs Ford Escort 4 Doors (1995 – 2000): 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 10.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 187 km/h. The Ford Escort 4 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,005 kg against 1,115 kg. At 4,290 mm, the Ford Escort 4 Doors is 51 mm longer than the Opel Astra Cabriolet.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra Cabriolet
1995 – 1999
|
Ford
Escort 4 Doors
1995 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1999 | 1995 – 2000 |
| Body style | Convertible | 4 Doors · Sedan |
| Variants | 5 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 71 – 116 hp | 60 – 105 hp |
| Torque | 128 – 168 Nm | 109 – 178 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 – 17.5 s | 10.7 – 17.7 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 200 km/h | 153 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 8.8 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,115 – 1,205 kg | 1,005 – 1,140 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.