2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2004 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2007 Ford Galaxy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Sentra (126 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 599 kg more than 2004 Nissan Sentra.
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 (240 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Sentra. 2004 Nissan Sentra 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. 2004 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Galaxy | 2004 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Galaxy | Sentra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |