2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2009 Ford Mustang and 2009 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mustang weights approximately 907 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |
