Dodge Intrepid 1997 vs Ford Scorpio 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Dodge Intrepid is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Intrepid engine produces 56 HP more power than Ford Scorpio, whereas torque is 56 NM more than Ford Scorpio. Thanks to more power Dodge Intrepid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.5 | |
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The Dodge Intrepid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Intrepid consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio, which means that by driving the Dodge Intrepid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Intrepid) 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: | 5.18 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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Dodge Intrepid is larger. Dodge Intrepid is 36 cm longer than the Ford Scorpio, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Intrepid is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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