Ford Scorpio 1996 vs SAAB 9-5 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 3 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 38 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) 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: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger, but lower. Ford Scorpio is 2 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 9 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.4 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Ford Scorpio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 350 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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