2005 Ford Galaxy vs. 2005 Ford Galaxy 2.3 Viva
To start off, both 2005 Ford Galaxy and 2005 Ford Galaxy 2.3 Viva were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Galaxy 2.3 Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Galaxy 2.3 Viva (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Ford Galaxy . (113 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Galaxy 2.3 Viva should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Galaxy . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy 2.3 Viva weights approximately 135 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.
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 2.3 Viva (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Galaxy . (180 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy 2.3 Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Galaxy .
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Galaxy | 2005 Ford Galaxy 2.3 Viva | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Galaxy | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
