2008 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2008 Ford Galaxy and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 806 kg more than 2008 Ford Galaxy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Galaxy. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Galaxy | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 2545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 104 L |
