Volvo 850 1992 vs Ford Scorpio 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 50 HP more power than Ford Scorpio, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Ford Scorpio. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Scorpio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Scorpio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) 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: | 4.66 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 850 is 8 cm shorter than the Ford Scorpio, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo 850 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Scorpio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo 850 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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