2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Lincoln MKZ
To start off, 2012 Lincoln MKZ is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln MKZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln MKZ (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln MKZ should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 378 kg more than 2012 Lincoln MKZ.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lincoln MKZ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2012 Lincoln MKZ (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Lincoln MKZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2012 Lincoln MKZ | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Pilot | MKZ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 66 L |
