Ford Scorpio 1996 vs Honda Accord 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 3 HP less power than Honda Accord, but torque is 4 NM more than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (Honda Accord) 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 | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger. Ford Scorpio is 6 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 9 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 739 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.7 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Ford Scorpio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3800 | |
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