2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2005 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln LS. (232 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 268 kg more than 2005 Lincoln LS. 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 2005 Lincoln LS. 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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (299 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2005 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Pilot | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |
