2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Galaxy (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 236 kg more than 2006 Ford Galaxy.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Galaxy | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Galaxy | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1779 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |