Ford Scorpio 1996 vs Ford Galaxy 2010
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Ford Scorpio is more dynamic to drive. Ford Scorpio engine produces 2 HP more power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Thanks to more power Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.2 | |
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The Ford Galaxy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Scorpio consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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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