2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (222 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 285 kg more than 1994 Ford Fairlane. 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 1994 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Pilot | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2930 mm |
