2007 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler Town & Country and 2007 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country (200 HP) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 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, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2007 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Town & Country | 2007 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1809 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
