2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 264 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Galaxy. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Galaxy | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |