2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Galaxy is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 584 kg more than 1984 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, 2007 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Galaxy | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |