2004 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 381 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Pilot |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 79 L |