1989 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1996 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 1996 Ford Galaxy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1996 Ford Galaxy. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 39 kg more than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Galaxy. (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Galaxy. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1996 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Fleetwood | Galaxy |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4467 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |