2009 Ford Flex vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Ford Flex is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Flex | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Flex | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
