2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 312 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Pilot | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |