1995 Ford Galaxy vs. 2011 Nissan Juke

To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 16 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1995 Ford Galaxy. (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 447 kg more than 2011 Nissan Juke.

Because 2011 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Galaxy 2011 Nissan Juke
Make Ford Nissan
Model Galaxy Juke
Year Released 1995 2011
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2792 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 172 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1789 kg 1342 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4125 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1765 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 50 L


 

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