1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1947 Ford Pilot
To start off, 1948 Bristol 400 is newer by 1 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 6 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ford Pilot should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 282 kg more than 1948 Bristol 400. 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:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1947 Ford Pilot | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
