2002 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2004 Ford Galaxy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 477 kg more than 2002 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, 2004 Ford Galaxy (326 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2004 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2004 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1741 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |