2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 SsangYong Actyon

To start off, both 2007 Ford Galaxy and 2007 SsangYong Actyon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Actyon (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 33 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 SsangYong Actyon 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 SsangYong Actyon 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 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Galaxy 2007 SsangYong Actyon
Make Ford SsangYong
Model Galaxy Actyon
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Minivan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 86.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 85.6 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1739 kg 1772 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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