2005 Ford Galaxy vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 5 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 148 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima.
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, 2010 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (180 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Galaxy | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Galaxy | Altima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |