2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 196 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape.
Because 2005 Ford Escape 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 Ford Escape 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 Ford Galaxy (320 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
