1995 Ford Galaxy vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 18 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Ford Galaxy. (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 264 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage 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, 2013 Kia Sportage 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 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage. 2013 Kia Sportage 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. 2013 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Galaxy | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Galaxy | Sportage |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1789 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |