Ford Scorpio 1996 vs Volvo 850 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Ford Scorpio is more dynamic to drive. Ford Scorpio engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) 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 | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Scorpio is 15 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 12 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 445 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo 850. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo 850 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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