2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | Pilot |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 79 L |