2006 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 797 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Pilot (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2007 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2007 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 77 L |
