2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude 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 2,293 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 613 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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 (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2007 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mazda Etude | 2007 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | Etude | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2293 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 164 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1112 kg | 1725 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |