2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Ford Galaxy and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (156 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 349 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Galaxy | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
