1947 Ford Pilot vs. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche

To start off, 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 35 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 828 kg more than 1947 Ford Pilot.

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. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1947 Ford Pilot 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche
Make Ford Rolls-Royce
Model Pilot Corniche
Year Released 1947 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3622 cc 6748 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 85 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1452 kg 2280 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3030 mm


 

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