1998 Ford F-250 vs. 2007 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 334 kg more than 2007 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1998 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford F-250 | 2007 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-250 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
