2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 860 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2008 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Pilot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 77 L |