2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Nissan Quest

To start off, 2008 Nissan Quest 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 666 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.

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, 2008 Nissan Quest (329 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2008 Nissan Quest 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. 2008 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Galaxy 2008 Nissan Quest
Make Ford Nissan
Model Galaxy Quest
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 3494 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 329 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1739 kg 2405 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 5190 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3160 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 76 L


 

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