2009 Ford Galaxy vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Galaxy (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Ford Galaxy.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy.
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2009 Ford Galaxy | 2010 Tata Safari | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Galaxy | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2293 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |