1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1947 Ford Pilot
To start off, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is newer by 2 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, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 48 kg more than 1947 Ford Pilot. 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.
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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1947 Ford Pilot | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Pilot |
Year Released | 1949 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |