2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy

To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 443 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.

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 Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Focus 2007 Ford Galaxy
Make Ford Ford
Model Focus Galaxy
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1753 cc 1894 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 1850 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 196 km/hour 164 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.7 seconds 17.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1296 kg 1739 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.4 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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