2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2006 Ford Galaxy and 2006 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 608 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Galaxy. 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Galaxy. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Galaxy | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Galaxy | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
