1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1947 Ford Pilot
To start off, 1948 Ferrari 166 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, 1948 Ferrari 166 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 592 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166.
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 Ferrari 166 | 1947 Ford Pilot | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 166 | Pilot |
Year Released | 1948 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 127 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1452 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |