• The Ford Galaxy is a family car aiming to offer good performance, while not comprimising on space.Viaje seguro image by Lina Antony from Fotolia.com
  
  The Ford galaxy is a large, five-door multipurpose vehicle (MPV). There are a variety of Ford Galaxy models. From the five-door MPV 1.8 TDCi, with 100 bhp and seven seats, to the five-door MPV 1.8 TDCi with 125 bhp, to the top-specification five-door MPV 2.3 Zetec Auto seven-seat with 161 bhp, all Ford Galaxy models aim to offer performance and leg room.
  
  

General Engine Specs

• The mid-specification Ford Galaxy 2.0, released in 2008, possesses a front/transverse, four-inline cylinder unleaded engine, with 1997 cc (121.86 cu in) of displacement. The engine has a compression ratio of 10.8:1 and bore x stroke of 3.4 x 3.3 in (87.5 x 83.1 mm). It utilizes a fuel injection system and employs liquid to cool the engine. Fuel is controlled using a double-overhead cam (DOHC), and the engine is lubricated by a wet sump.
  
  

Transmission and Brake Specs

• The Ford Galaxy uses a five- or six-speed transmission and can come with automatic and manual gear boxes. It possesses an antilock braking system (ABS).
  
  

Performance

• Different models of the Ford Galaxy can generate between 100 bhp and 161 bhp. The Ford Galaxy 2.0 is able to generate 143 bhp (107 kW at 6000 rpms). In addition it possesses a maximum torque of 185 Nm (18.9 kgf-m/136.5 ft.-lbs.) at 4500 rpms.
  
  The Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi Ghia has been recorded to be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 9.9 seconds and possess a top speed of 120 mph.
  
  

Fuel System and Capacity

• The diesel engine in the Ford Galaxy provides the car with a fuel economy of approximately 34.4 mph in urban areas, 51.4 mpg in rural areas and a combined fuel economy of 43.5 mpg. It has a fuel capacity of 18.49 gal (70 l). CO2 emissions are 120 grams per kilometer.
  
  

Weight and Dimensions

• The Ford Galaxy has a dry weight of 2,447.1 lbs. (1,110 kg), a fully loaded maximum weight of 4,098.4 lbs. (1,859 kg), and a towing weight of 5,511.6 lbs. (2,500 kg). It has an overall width of 74.4 inches (1,890 mm), an overall height of 69.7 inches (1,770 mm), a ground clearance of 4.7 inches (120 mm), and a wheelbase of 98 inches (2,490 mm).