Ford vs Honda is an ongoing competition much like other car companies have against one another. But that’s not why we’re here. To narrow it down to what the actual consumer is looking for is what is most important. Below are the highlights to at least take away.
Key Takeaways:
- Both the 2023 Ford Explorer and the 2023 Honda Pilot are automatic transmission vehicles.
- Both have V6 Cylinder engine options, with the Ford Explorer having a couple more engine options than the Honda Pilot.
- Both seat up to at least 7 passengers.
- Each SUV has a very similar dimension and will likely fit similarly into your garage.
- 4 wheel disc brake types on both SUVs.
Engine options on these two dream machines comes as follows:
The 2023 Ford Explorer
- 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
- 318-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
- 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
The 2023 Honda Pilot
- 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
With these engines comes 5,000-5600 lb of torque on the 2023 Ford Explorer and 3500-5,000 lb per torque on the 2023 Honda Pilot. These two also differ with their horsepower which ranges on the Explorer 300-400 HP while the Pilot only reaches 285HP. The 2023 Ford Explorer backs the higher punch in horsepower and torque, therefore it has the superior performance when it comes to pulling loads behind your SUV and transmitting more power to its wheels.
What is the performance and space/comfort for the drivers and passengers on the 2023 Ford Explorer and 2023 Honda Pilot?
When it comes to space in both of these SUVs they really are neck and neck. With the 2023 Ford Explorer coming in with a length of 198.8 in and the Pilot ranging from 199.9-200.2 in. The width is also very similar with the Explorer coming in at 78.9 in and the Pilot comes in at 78.5 which means both take up about the same space in your garage.
As for interior space, the Pilot has a bit more legroom for backseat passengers while the Explorer has the edge in headroom.This can always be beneficial when on roadtrips, excursion, boat trips and more.
Summary:
Both the 2023 Ford Explorer and 2023 Honda Pilot have great ratings and have plenty of performance reviews to boot. The 2023 Ford Explorer comes loaded with more engine options, higher horsepower and greater torque. This comes in handy in any trailering vacation or excursion and also lifts the power behind the wheels. Since both come in basically the same dimensions and seat around the same amount of passengers, this time the 2023 Ford Explorer took the cake.