2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2001 Nissan Alpha

To start off, 2007 Ford Galaxy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Alpha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Alpha would be higher. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Alpha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Alpha (301 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Alpha should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 454 kg more than 2001 Nissan Alpha.

Because 2001 Nissan Alpha is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Alpha will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Nissan Alpha (359 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Alpha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2001 Nissan Alpha 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. 2001 Nissan Alpha will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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