2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2007 Ford Galaxy and 2007 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 256 kg more than 2007 Nissan Altima.
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 Nissan Altima (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Galaxy | Altima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
