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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 664 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 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 2792 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1789 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |