Ford Scorpio 1997 vs SAAB 9-5 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 55 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 20 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.5 | |
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The Ford Scorpio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Scorpio consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Ford Scorpio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
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 | |
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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`685 | 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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