1947 Ford Pilot vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 60 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, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 297 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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.
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1947 Ford Pilot | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Pilot | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1947 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |