2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 2006 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Doblo and 2006 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Galaxy (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 323 kg more than 2006 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Galaxy (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Doblo. 2006 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Fiat Doblo | 2006 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Doblo | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1683 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |