2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 654 kg more than 2008 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 (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Galaxy | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1779 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
