2004 Ford Galaxy vs. 2004 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2004 Ford Galaxy and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Galaxy (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 939 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Galaxy 2004 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Galaxy Civic
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2792 cc 1667 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.3 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 217 km/hour 187 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.2 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1779 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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