2008 Ford Edge vs. 2005 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2008 Ford Edge is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Honda Pilot. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 883 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Edge | 2005 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Edge | Pilot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 77 L |