2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2003 Honda Inspire

To start off, 2007 Ford Galaxy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Inspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Inspire would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 199 kg more than 2003 Honda Inspire.

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, 2003 Honda Inspire (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Inspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2003 Honda Inspire has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Inspire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Galaxy 2003 Honda Inspire
Make Ford Honda
Model Galaxy Inspire
Year Released 2007 2003
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 2997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 89 HP 246 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 288 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1739 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 40 L


 

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