2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GT and 2009 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy. 2009 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |