1995 Ford Galaxy vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1995 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 377 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Galaxy (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina. 1998 Toyota Caldina 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. 1998 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Galaxy | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Galaxy | Caldina |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |