2000 Ford Galaxy vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 374 kg more than 2012 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, 2000 Ford Galaxy (180 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Galaxy | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1216 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |