2005 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Ford Edge
To start off, 2012 Ford Edge is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Edge (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Honda Pilot. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 64 kg more than 2012 Ford Edge.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2012 Ford Edge (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Pilot | 2012 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Pilot | Edge |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |
