1995 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1995 Ford Galaxy. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 534 kg more than 2008 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 (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1679 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |