2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Honda Stream
To start off, 2008 Honda Stream is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Stream (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 264 kg more than 2008 Honda Stream.
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, 2006 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Honda Stream | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Stream |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |