Ford Scorpio 1994 vs Volvo 850 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 226 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 90 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that by driving the Ford Scorpio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Scorpio engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Scorpio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger. Ford Scorpio is 12 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 11 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo 850. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`600 | |
| 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 15 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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