2011 Ford Galaxy vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2011 Ford Galaxy and 2011 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2011 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 395 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Galaxy. 2011 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Ford Galaxy | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Galaxy | Tundra |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2293 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |