2005 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 2,295 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 627 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Galaxy | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |