Ford F150 VS Honda Odyssey

rpodcamper wrote:
Hi Everyone,

This is my first post here.

Why is a Ford f150 so much better than my Honda Odyssey for towing a trailer. Both vehicles have about the same width, the GVWR is about the same for both. The Ford is about 4” longer ( that will help some). The Fords 3.5 (non ecoboost) has only about 15% more horsepower and 13ft lbs more torque. The Odyssey has 4 wheel disc brakes that are 12.3” (front) only slightly smaller than the ford. I know the ford will have stiffer suspension and that will help with stability and load capacity. The Odyssey has a 5 speed trans and the Ford has a 6 speed ( that will help some). Is there really that much of a difference between the vehicles.


My trailer has a GVWR of 3700lbs. I don't really want to debate the suitability of the Odyssey because I have it set-up for towing and we tow our trailer almost dry to keep everything under capacity and most importantly, I am replacing it with a proper TV.

Thanks in advance.