2004 Ford Galaxy vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Galaxy would be higher. 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 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 469 kg more than 2005 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Galaxy | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Galaxy | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1684 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 | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1779 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
