2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (326 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Excursion | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3016 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 77 L |
