1998 Ford Galaxy vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Ford Galaxy. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 489 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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, 1998 Ford Galaxy (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2000 Mazda Familia has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Familia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Galaxy | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Galaxy | Familia |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1679 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |