2008 Rover 75 vs. 2006 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.
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, 2006 Ford Galaxy (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75. 2006 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 75 | 2006 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1896 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
