2005 Ford Galaxy vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Ford Galaxy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 627 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Ford Galaxy (320 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Galaxy | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |