1947 Ford Pilot vs. 1951 Riley RM A
To start off, 1951 Riley RM A is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ford Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ford Pilot would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Ford Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 217 kg more than 1951 Riley RM A.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Ford Pilot | 1951 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Pilot | RM A |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
