2004 Ford Galaxy vs. 2004 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2004 Ford Galaxy and 2004 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 229 kg more than 2004 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2004 Toyota Avalon (279 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (265 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Galaxy | 2004 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Galaxy | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1779 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
