1995 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 486 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
