1947 Ford Pilot vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven 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 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 882 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
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 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Pilot | Seven |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1557 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2240 mm |
