2012 Ford F-450 vs. 2012 Ford Galaxy

To start off, both 2012 Ford F-450 and 2012 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2012 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Galaxy.

Because 2012 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 900 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Galaxy. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Galaxy. 2012 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2012 Ford F-450 2012 Ford Galaxy
Make Ford Ford
Model F-450 Galaxy
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6700 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 399 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 2800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 1085 Nm 185 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 6680 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 2438 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 2024 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 4379 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 142 L 70 L