2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Galaxy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 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 467 kg more than 2001 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Galaxy | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |