1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1947 Ford Pilot
To start off, 1950 Ford Zephyr is newer by 3 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 28 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ford Pilot should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 307 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 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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1950 Ford Zephyr | 1947 Ford Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Pilot |
Year Released | 1950 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.2:1 |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 127 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |