Ford Scorpio 1994 vs Ford Galaxy 2010
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Ford Galaxy is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 9 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Ford Galaxy. Due to the lower power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.2 | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Scorpio consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Galaxy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Galaxy) 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 | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Galaxy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Ford Scorpio engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.76 m | |
| Ford Scorpio is 1 cm longer than the Ford Galaxy, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 32 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 1.5 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy, which means Ford Scorpio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`415 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 10 000 | |
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