2006 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2010 Ford Galaxy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 72 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Galaxy. (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Galaxy. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2010 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
