Volvo S70 1997 vs Ford Scorpio 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 24 HP more power than Ford Scorpio, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford Scorpio. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.3 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio, which means that by driving the Volvo S70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S70) 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: | 4.72 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
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Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 10 cm shorter than the Ford Scorpio, 12 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Scorpio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo S70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volvo S70, so Volvo S70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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