1996 Ford Galaxy vs. 1996 Opel Vectra

To start off, both 1996 Ford Galaxy and 1996 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 60 more horse power than 1996 Opel Vectra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 521 kg more than 1996 Opel Vectra. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Vectra. 1996 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 1996 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 1996 Opel Vectra 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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