Ford Scorpio 1997 vs Mazda Xedos 6 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford Scorpio) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda Xedos 6) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 25 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 6, but torque is 90 NM more than Mazda Xedos 6. Due to the lower power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.0 | |
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The Ford Scorpio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Scorpio consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 6, which means that by driving the Ford Scorpio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Ford Scorpio 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 (Mazda Xedos 6) 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 | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.36 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger. Ford Scorpio is 26 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 6, 18 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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