Description of the car Ford Fusion, Scorpio, Sierra

Ford Fusion

Ford Fusion — a five-seat American compact minivan that was produced by the European division of Ford Motor Company 2002 year by 2012 year. Based on the platform "Ford Fiesta", has a spacious interior with a high roof, folding seats and increased ground clearance. The engine is located transversely in front, front-wheel drive. The body is made in the form of a five-door hatchback 4020 mm long, 1710 mm wide and 1503 mm high, with a curb weight of 1075 kg, the wheelbase was 2488 mm. In 2012, it was replaced by the Ford B-MAX.

The car was shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2001, and sales began at the end of 2002. Production was established in Germany and India.

Petrol engines were four-cylinder with 16 valves, 1.4 liters (1388 cm³, FXJA/FXJB, Duratec, 80 hp) and 1.6 liters (1596 cm³, FYJA, Duratec, 101 hp). Diesel engines were also four-cylinder, 1.4 liters (1399 cm³, F6JA/F6JB, Duratorq, 68 hp) and 1.6 liters (1580 cm³, Duratorq, 90 hp), both turbocharged diesels. The gearbox was a five-speed manual "IB5", a five-speed semi-automatic "DuraShift-EST" or a four-speed automatic "Aisin Warner AW-80".

In November 2005, the model was updated, the headlights and taillights, bumper, side trims, rear-view mirrors, interior design, instrument panel were changed, and a 1.6-liter diesel engine was added.

Ford Fusion. Back view

Ford Fusion. Interior

Ford Fusion. Restyling

Ford Scorpio

Ford Scorpio — an American business class car, which was produced by the Ford company 1985 year by 1998 year. It replaced the European Ford Granada. In America and Canada it was sold for some time under the name Merkur Scorpio. The body was in the form of a four-door sedan, five-door hatchback or station wagon. The engine was located longitudinally in the front, the drive was on the rear wheels, later all-wheel drive versions appeared. In total, 2 generations of this car were released and in 1998 it was replaced by a large family car "Ford Mondeo".

First generation (1985-1994)

The first generation with the factory code "DE-1" was created to fill the European D and E segment and to compete with cars from Mercedes and BMW. The body was designed using the achievements of computer modeling and graphics. The car used many options that were relatively new for that time - leather seats with electric drive and heating, air conditioning, electric sunroof, trip computer, heated windshield, cruise control, all-wheel drive, ABS, etc. Five trim options were available: Standard, GL, GLS, CLX, Ghia. The body dimensions were as follows: sedan and station wagon 4744 mm long, hatchback 4673 mm long, 1760 mm wide, 1440 mm high. The curb weight was 1380 kg.

The range of petrol engines was as follows: four-cylinder with a volume of 1.8 liters (1796 cm³, Pinto OHC, 90 hp), 2.0 liters (1993 cm³, Pinto OHC, 105/115 hp), 2.0 liters (1998 cm³, Ford DOHC, 120 hp), six-cylinder V6 with a volume of 2.4 liters (2397 cm³, Cologne OHV, 125/130 hp), 2.8 liters (2792 cm³, Cologne OHV, 150 hp), 2.9 liters (2933 cm³, Cologne OHV, 150 hp) and 2.9 liters (2933 cm³, Cosworth BOA, 195 hp). There were three models of diesel engines, all with a capacity of 2.5 liters (2498 cm³) - "Peugeot XD3" with a capacity of 69 hp, "Peugeot XD3T" (turbo) with a capacity of 92 hp and "VM 425 OHV" with a capacity of 116 hp. Gearboxes were of the following models - five-speed manual "Type 9" and "MT-75" or four-speed automatic "A4LD".

In March 1992, the model was restyled. The radiator grille, headlights, taillights, hood and dashboard were changed.

Second generation (1994-1998)

This generation was presented at the Paris Motor Show in October 1994. The exterior and interior equipment changed quite a lot, everything became more rounded following the automotive fashion of the time. The design was met with mixed reactions and was criticized in the automotive press. There were two types of bodies left - a four-door sedan and a five-door station wagon. The length of the car was 4825 mm, width 1760 mm, height 1388 mm, wheelbase 2770 mm and the curb weight was 1577 kg. The drive remained on the rear wheels. There were three trim levels - Executive, Ghia and Ultima.

Petrol engines were available in the following models: 2.0 litres (1998 cm³, NSD, 8V, I4, 115 hp), 2.0 litres (1998 cm³, N3A, 16V, I4, 136 hp), 2.3 litres (2295 cm³, Y5A/Y5B, 16V, I4, 147 hp), 2.9 litres (2933 cm³, BRG, 12V, V6, 140 hp) and 2.9 litres (2933 cm³, BOB Cosworth, 24V, V6, 207 hp). There was only one diesel engine, 2.5 litres (2498 cm³, SCD, TD, I4, 115/125 hp). The transmission is a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.

In September 1997, the car was given a facelift, with darker headlight surrounds and a thinner grille. Production ceased in the summer of 1998.

Ford Scorpio II. Back view

Ford Scorpio II. Wagon

Ford Scorpio II. Interior

Ford Sierra

Ford Sierra — a large family car (D-segment), which was produced by the American company "Ford Motor" 1982 year by 1993 year. The name is a Spanish word meaning "mountain range". It replaced the Ford Cortina, which had been produced for 20 years and 5 generations. It was first shown in September at the British International Motor Show in Birmingham. Its aerodynamic styling was ahead of its time, with a drag coefficient of 0.34 instead of the Ford Cortina's 0.45. Main production took place in Germany, Belgium and the UK, but small batches were also produced in other countries. Over 2.7 million cars were built in total. It was replaced "Ford Mondeo" after production ended in March 1993.

The drive was rear-wheel drive with a front-mounted engine. In 1985, the all-wheel drive "Sierra XR4x4" was presented at the Geneva Motor Show with 2/3 of the torque transmitted to the rear wheels. The body styles were as follows - three- and five-door hatchback, four-door sedan, five-door station wagon and five-door commercial van. The length of the car was 4531 mm, width 1727 mm, height 1367 mm, wheelbase 2609 mm and the curb weight was 1025-1075 kg.

During the entire period of petrol engines there were more than 10 models of the following characteristics - 1.3 liters (1294 cm³, Pinto, I4, 60 hp), 1.6 liters (1593 cm³, Pinto, I4, 75 hp), 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, CVH, I4, 80 hp), 1.8 liters (1796 cm³, CVH, I4, 80 hp), 1.8 liters (1796 cm³, Pinto, I4, 90 hp), 2.0 liters (1993 cm³, Pinto, I4, 100 hp), 2.0 liters (1993 cm³, Cosworth turbo, DOHC, 16V, 204 hp), 2.0 liters (1998 cm³, N8/N9, DOHC, I4, 115 hp), 2.0 liters (1998 cm³, Cologne, OHV, V6, 90 hp), 2.3 liters (2293 cm³, Cologne, OHV, V6, 114 hp), 2.8 liters (2792 cm³, Cologne, OHV, 150 V6, hp), 2.9 liters (2935 cm³, Cologne, OHV, V6, 160 hp), 3.0 liters (2994 cm³, Essex, OHV, V6, 157 hp) and 5.0 liters (4942 cm³, 5.0 HO, OHV, V8, 235 hp). Diesel engines were installed in two models: 1.8 liters (1753 cm³, Lynx TD, I4, 75 hp) and 2.3 liters (2304 cm³, Indenor, OHV, I4, 67 hp). Gearboxes were as follows: three- or four-speed automatic, as well as four- or five-speed manual.

In September 1987, a restyled Sierra was released, and a four-door sedan was added to the range. In 1990, the model received a second update.

Ford Sierra. Wagon

Ford Sierra. Interior

Ford Sierra. Restyling