Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot offers respectable performance with its V6 engine, producing 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. However, the 2026 Ford Explorer delivers a more exciting driving experience right from the start. Its standard 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine generates 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque while maintaining impressive fuel efficiency. Drivers seeking even greater performance can upgrade to the available 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine, which delivers significantly more power for confident acceleration and highway passing.

Interior: Versatility is essential for today's families, and the Ford Explorer makes it easier than ever to adapt to changing passenger and cargo needs. Available PowerFold® third-row seating allows you to fold the rear seats with the push of a button, creating additional cargo space in seconds. While the Honda Pilot offers three-row seating, it lacks the same level of effortless interior flexibility found in the Explorer.

Ford Explorer vs. Hyundai Palisade

Performance: Why settle for one engine option when you can choose the better choice from two powerful powertrains? The Ford Explorer's two engine options easily outpace the Hyundai Palisade's 3.8-liter V6, which only outputs 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet. The Ford Explorer's available EcoBoost® V6 engine achieves 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet, respectively.

Capability and Towing: While both SUVs offer all-wheel drive to help you navigate off-road adventures around Whitesboro, the Hyundai Palisade will feel a bit limiting with its HTRAC® all-wheel drive. Getting into the new Ford Explorer will spoil you for other SUVs, thanks to the Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive and the standard Terrain Management System. And if you need to haul your favorite outdoor toys to the campsite, the Explorer can tow up to 5,600 pounds - the Palisade is stuck at 5,000 pounds maximum.

Ford Explorer vs. Kia Telluride

Off-Road Travels: The Ford Explorer comes from a lineup known for its capability, and the Explorer Timberline® model leads the way when you want to head down the unbeaten paths around Rome. The model sports an Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive system with a standard Terrain Management System and features hardy off-road front struts and rear shocks with all-terrain tires. You'll also avoid the hazards of the path ahead with 8.66 inches of ground clearance. The Kia Telluride only offers up to 8.4 inches of ground clearance, and its all-wheel drive system with torque vectoring is better suited to a paved road.

Engine: The Kia Telluride shares many things with its Hyundai counterpart, including a 3.8-liter V6 engine producing 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Coming as no surprise, the Ford Explorer continues its mechanical dominance. The standard EcoBoost® engine makes 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. If you want a V6 to match, the Explorer includes an EcoBoost® option that outproduces the Telluride's standard powertrain by over 100 horsepower and pound-feet of torque.