1995 Ford Galaxy vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 557 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 (202 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Galaxy | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |