2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 554 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
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 @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Galaxy | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Galaxy | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |