1947 Ford Pilot vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 22 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. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 563 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Pilot | Elan |
Year Released | 1947 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |