2005 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 657 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Expedition. 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Expedition | Pilot |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
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 | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 79 L |