2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2010 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Galaxy. 2010 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |