2004 Ford Galaxy vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1 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.
Because 2010 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Galaxy (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Galaxy | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Galaxy | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |