2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 2008 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2008 Maserati Coupe and 2008 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2008 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 152 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 Maserati Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Maserati Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maserati Coupe (460 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Galaxy.
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2008 Maserati Coupe | 2008 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1728 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |