1947 Ford Pilot vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 23 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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. 1970 Ford Cortina 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. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Ford Pilot | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Pilot | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
