2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
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 Pontiac Bonneville (407 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (265 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Galaxy | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Galaxy | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4572 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1779 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |