1947 Ford Pilot vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 33 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (88 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 497 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Carina |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
