2009 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2009 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Ulysse 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 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Galaxy (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 9 kg more than 2009 Ford Galaxy.
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 Fiat Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy.
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2009 Fiat Ulysse | 2009 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ulysse | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1779 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |