Faith and hope not identical. But they are closely related. They are like fraternal twins. Let's take a look at the relationship between faith and hope. 

Romans 5:1-6
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,  through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.  And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. NKJV

Saving faith gives us access to grace which enables us to hope when we face mountains or trials which require the gift of faith. God uses these trials like the hands of a potter shaping a vessel on the potter's wheel. Why do we need this access and hope? It's because hope is like the seed of faith. What is our hope? It is that we may share in God's glory. Hope is the beginning of faith. 

What does tribulation look like? It looks like anything that causes pressure, anguish, persecution, affliction or trouble. Most people think that tribulation always comes from someone or something from the outside. That's true sometimes. It's also possible that tribulation is self inflicted. Sometimes we make bad decisions that cause trouble and invite pressures that create "tribulation."  

Why, because tribulation is the way you enter into glory. In John 17:22 Jesus prayed we'd be one like He and the Father were one He prayed and gave us some of His glory. To enter into that glory we have to accept Him as Lord and go where He leads. We are to follow in His steps and take up our cross daily.

Tribulation, afflictions, threats, trouble and anguish were all experiences Jesus encountered and overcame. Hebrews 2:10 says that the Captain of our salvation was made perfect through sufferings. This is the way we glory in tribulation.