2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 617 kg more than 2009 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
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2004 Ford Expedition | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Expedition | Pilot |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 79 L |