2008 Ford E-350 vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 848 kg more than 2008 Ford E-350.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2008 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-350 | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | E-350 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 79 L |
