1947 Ford Pilot vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 32 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 432 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
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. 1979 Nissan Silvia 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. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Ford Pilot | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
