2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS 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 2,792 cc, 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
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 Cadillac BLS (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy. 2009 Cadillac BLS has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac BLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | BLS | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2293 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |