2005 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 465 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (180 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Galaxy | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |