2010 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2004 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2004 Ford Galaxy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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, 2004 Ford Galaxy (326 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover LR2 | 2004 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | LR2 | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4498 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1908 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
