2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Ford Galaxy and 2007 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Galaxy (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 609 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Galaxy | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |