2005 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 455 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (265 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 79 L |
