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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 468 kg more than 2005 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 (180 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Galaxy | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Galaxy | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
