2009 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 Ford Galaxy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Legend weights approximately 270 kg more than 2009 Ford Galaxy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Legend is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend will offer significantly more control. 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 Legend (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy. 2007 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Honda Legend | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Legend |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |