2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Nissan Tiida
To start off, 2008 Nissan Tiida is newer by 2 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Galaxy (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (124 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Tiida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 376 kg more than 2008 Nissan Tiida. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (173 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Tiida.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Nissan Tiida | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Galaxy | Tiida |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |