SAAB 900 1984 vs Ford Scorpio 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 273 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 900 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 900 engine produces 55 HP more power than Ford Scorpio, whereas torque is 102 NM more than Ford Scorpio. Thanks to more power SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Scorpio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 900 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 900 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 900 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Scorpio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.74 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| SAAB 900 is 7 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 | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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