1997 Ford Galaxy vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1997 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1997 Ford Galaxy. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 469 kg more than 1996 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, 1997 Ford Galaxy (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Galaxy | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1679 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1350 mm |