2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2007 Ford Galaxy and 2007 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy.
Because 2007 GMC Acadia 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, 2007 GMC Acadia 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2007 GMC Acadia 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. 2007 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Galaxy | 2007 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Galaxy | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 3563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
