2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 662 kg more than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Because 2008 Nissan Livina 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, 2008 Nissan Livina 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Galaxy | Livina |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |