1995 Ford Galaxy vs. 1997 Mercury MC4

To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1995 Ford Galaxy. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Galaxy.

Because 1997 Mercury MC4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Mercury MC4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Galaxy. (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Galaxy. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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