1995 Acura Legend vs. 1996 Ford Galaxy

To start off, 1996 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Ford Galaxy. (174 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Galaxy.

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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Galaxy.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura Legend 1996 Ford Galaxy
Make Acura Ford
Model Legend Galaxy
Year Released 1995 1996
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 200 HP 174 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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