2002 Ford Tonka vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Tonka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Tonka would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 705 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Tonka 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, 2002 Ford Tonka 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Tonka | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Tonka | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6150 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2370 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4200 mm | 2774 mm |
