2008 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |