2005 Ford Galaxy vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2005 Ford Galaxy and 2005 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 276 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6.
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 (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Galaxy | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Galaxy | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 9.2 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 | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
