2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2007 Ford Galaxy and 2007 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 184 kg more than 2007 Ford Galaxy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Navara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2007 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Galaxy | Navara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
