2006 Ford Galaxy 2.3 16V Ambiente Automatic vs. 2006 Ford Galaxy TDI Trend Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Ford Galaxy 2.3 16V Ambiente Automatic and 2006 Ford Galaxy TDI Trend Automatic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Galaxy 2.3 16V Ambiente Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Galaxy TDI Trend Automatic (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Galaxy 2.3 16V Ambiente Automatic. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Galaxy TDI Trend Automatic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Galaxy 2.3 16V Ambiente Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy 2.3 16V Ambiente Automatic weights approximately 42 kg more than 2006 Ford Galaxy TDI Trend Automatic.
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 TDI Trend Automatic (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Galaxy 2.3 16V Ambiente Automatic. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy TDI Trend Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Galaxy 2.3 16V Ambiente Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Galaxy 2.3 16V Ambiente Automatic | 2006 Ford Galaxy TDI Trend Automatic | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Galaxy | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
