Ford Scorpio 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 1999
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 147 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 202 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 23 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 78 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.5 | |
The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Scorpio consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
860 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) 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 | 4.81 m | |
Width: | 1.87 m | 1.79 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
Ford Scorpio is larger, but lower. Ford Scorpio is 2 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 6 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.4 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Ford Scorpio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`800 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | high | |
SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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