2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 765 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 77 L |
