1947 Ford Pilot vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 31 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 29 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ford Pilot should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 622 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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. 1978 Volvo 66 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. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Ford Pilot | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Pilot | 66 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |