Ford Scorpio 1994 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 9 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mazda Xedos 9. Due to the lower power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 9) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Scorpio engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 9 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
| Ford Scorpio and Mazda Xedos 9 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Ford Scorpio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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