1947 Ford Pilot vs. 1976 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 29 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, 1947 Ford Pilot (85 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ford Pilot should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 396 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1976 Ford Taunus 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. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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