1996 Ford Galaxy vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1996 Ford Galaxy and 1996 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 414 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
Because 1996 Mazda RX-7 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 1996 Mazda RX-7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Galaxy | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Galaxy | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
