2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 531 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Pilot |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2016 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 77 L |