2008 Ford Edge vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 897 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Edge | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Edge | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |
