SAAB 900 1991 vs Ford Scorpio 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13 seconds | |
| SAAB 900 engine produces 26 HP more power than Ford Scorpio, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Ford Scorpio. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 900) 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: | 4.69 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| SAAB 900 is 2 cm longer than the Ford Scorpio, 7 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 900 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Scorpio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| SAAB 900 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than SAAB 900, so SAAB 900 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 600 | |
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