2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2006 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2006 Ford Galaxy and 2006 Peugeot 206 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) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 206. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 613 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 206. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Galaxy | 2006 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Galaxy | 206 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
