2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Picasso 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Picasso (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Picasso should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
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 Ford Galaxy (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Picasso | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |