1985-1994 Scorpio OverviewFord Scorpio Overview (1985 - 1994)
1985 - 1994
Tech Specs Summary
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- 98 - 140 mph
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- 8.8 - 19.4 seconds
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- 68 - 192 BHP
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- 24.1 - 38.7 mpg
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- 1,180 - 1,435 kg
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- 440 - 833 L (Hatchback)
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- 490 L (Saloon)
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- 550 - 1,020 L (Estate)
This generation of the Ford Scorpio was produced by the American manufacturer Ford between 1985 - 1994. It's a front engined car with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a hatchback, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 68 BHP 2.5 L Inline 4 diesel engine all the way to a 192 BHP 2.4 L V6 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Scorpio is the Ford Scorpio Cosworth 24v which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 192 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 139 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 140 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.8 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Ford Scorpio 2.0i CLX, GLX, Ghia is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 537 miles and can store 550-1,020 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 660 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,650 kg.