1996 Ford Galaxy vs. 1983 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1996 Ford Galaxy is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Galaxy (174 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 812 kg more than 1983 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1996 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Prairie. (122 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Prairie. 1996 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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