2011 Nissan Cube vs. 2006 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2011 Nissan Cube is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Galaxy (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 415 kg more than 2011 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Galaxy (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Cube | 2006 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Cube | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
