2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry 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 2,361 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 303 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
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, 2008 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Galaxy. 2008 Toyota Camry 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. 2008 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Galaxy | Camry |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |