2005 Ford Galaxy vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2005 Ford Galaxy and 2005 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 263 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
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 Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Galaxy | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
