2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Ford Galaxy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 899 kg more than 2005 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Galaxy | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |