2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Honda Pilot. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1044 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-150. 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2005 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-150 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 77 L |
