2005 Ford Galaxy vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Ford Galaxy and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Galaxy (113 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 510 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, 2005 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (180 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Galaxy | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |