1996 Ford Galaxy vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, both 1996 Ford Galaxy and 1996 Plymouth Neon 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 42 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Neon. (132 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 678 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Neon. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Neon. 1996 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 1996 Plymouth Neon has manual transmission. 1996 Plymouth Neon 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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1996 Ford Galaxy | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Galaxy | Neon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1787 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |