2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 381 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Because 2004 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Pilot |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |