2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 472 kg more than 2010 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) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Galaxy | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Galaxy | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1445 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
