Ford Scorpio 1994 vs Ford Mondeo 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, but torque is 1 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Despite the higher power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 105 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 Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Mondeo) 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 | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger. Ford Scorpio is 16 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 12 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1610 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`955 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford Mondeo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Scorpio, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2000 | |
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