2004 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 505 kg more than 2008 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 @ 2300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 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 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |