2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris

To start off, both 2007 Ford Galaxy and 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 699 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.

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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Galaxy 2007 Toyota Yaris
Make Ford Toyota
Model Galaxy Yaris
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 1497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 141 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 84.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 164 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.2 seconds 11.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1739 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 42 L


 

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