2000 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 438 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape. 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Escape | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Pilot |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 77 L |