1947 Ford Pilot vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 12 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 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 698 kg more than 1947 Ford Pilot.
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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1947 Ford Pilot has manual transmission. 1947 Ford Pilot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Ford Pilot | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Pilot | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3230 mm |
