2011 Dodge Nitro vs. 2011 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Nitro and 2011 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Ford Galaxy. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 53 kg more than 2011 Ford Galaxy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dodge Nitro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Dodge Nitro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Galaxy. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2011 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Nitro | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1779 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1791 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
