1995 Ford Galaxy vs. 1997 Honda Civic
To start off, 1997 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Galaxy (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1997 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 619 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic. 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, 1995 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Galaxy | 1997 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1789 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |