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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Galaxy (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 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 554 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 Ford Galaxy (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

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 1997 cc 1492 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 115 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1096 kg
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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