What does [130 ps] mean in relation to Ford Galaxy?

Im looking at listings of the Ford Galaxy and dont understand what the "130 PS" , "90 PS" or "115 PS" referrs to. Can anyone explain?

For example:

Make: Ford
Model: galaxy 1.9td zetec 115 ps
Colour: Silver Metallic
Engine: 1900
Mileage: 96000
Fuel: diesel
Doors: 5 Gears:
Manual Extras: Electrics Remote central locking
Price: €16,000
Year: 2001

It's a measurement of engine power, very close in numeric value to the old bhp measurement.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsepower#PS

I believe it stands for Pferdestaerke, which is "horsepower" in German.

jr and ang,

Many thanks for the information!

aj

it also means +€2500 !!

I know, I just bought the 90PS Zetec. Spend the difference on leather and in-car ICE instead.

Mind you, the 115PS at +€1000 is a good middle ground.

I drove the 130PS, and it is fab, but I didn't think it was worth the extra.

If it was available, I'd have spent the money on an auto box, but they don't offer one in the diesel yet.....