2004 Ford Galaxy vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2004 Ford Galaxy and 2004 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 181 kg more than 2004 Ford Galaxy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (334 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Galaxy | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Galaxy | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
