2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Honda Fit
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 559 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit. 2008 Honda Fit 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. 2008 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Galaxy | Fit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 41 L |
