2005 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escort 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 128 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 543 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort.
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, 2005 Ford Galaxy (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 2005 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
