Ford Scorpio 1997 vs Mazda 626 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 76 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Ford Scorpio is more dynamic to drive. Ford Scorpio engine produces 39 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.8 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Scorpio consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 (Mazda 626) 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: | 4.82 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Scorpio is 12 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 13 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 452 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 600 | |
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