1947 Ford Pilot vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 40 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 2 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ford Pilot should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 597 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Ford Pilot | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | Corolla |
Year Released | 1947 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |