2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Ford Galaxy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 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, 2005 Audi A6 (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (180 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
