2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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), 2006 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 473 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Galaxy | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1177 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |