1996 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Galaxy (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 61 kg more than 1996 Ford Galaxy.
Because 2007 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando 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, 2007 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Galaxy.
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1996 Ford Galaxy | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Galaxy | Korando |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |