2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2007 Ford Galaxy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 34 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Galaxy | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Galaxy | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2880 mm |
