2005 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 556 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Galaxy | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |