2010 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2010 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 166 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Malibu | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1559 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
