Ford Scorpio 1993 vs Fiat Croma 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 118 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 247 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Ford Scorpio engine produces 2 HP less power than Fiat Croma, but torque is 23 NM more than Fiat Croma. Despite less power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| Ford Scorpio consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Croma, which means that by driving the Ford Scorpio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Fiat Croma) 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: | 4.67 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Ford Scorpio is 15 cm longer than the Fiat Croma, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Scorpio is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.2 metres less than that of the Fiat Croma. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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