2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2007 Ford Galaxy and 2007 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 244 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.

Because 2007 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2007 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Galaxy 2007 Porsche 911
Make Ford Porsche
Model Galaxy 911
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1894 cc 3822 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 11.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 164 km/hour 293 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.2 seconds 4.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1739 kg 1495 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 11.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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