Ford Scorpio 1996 vs Ford Galaxy 2007
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Ford Scorpio engine produces 14 HP less power than Ford Galaxy. Despite less power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Galaxy) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Scorpio) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.72 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger, but lower. Ford Scorpio is 1 cm longer than the Ford Galaxy, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 1.2 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy, which means Ford Scorpio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 4000 | |
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