2003 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2009 Ford Galaxy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 55 kg more than 2003 Honda Legend.
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, 2003 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Legend | 2009 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Legend | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
