1999 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 383 kg more than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Because 1999 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition 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, 1999 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Expedition | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 79 L |
