1951 Bristol 450 vs. 1947 Ford Pilot
To start off, 1951 Bristol 450 is newer by 4 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, 1951 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 722 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450.
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:
| 1951 Bristol 450 | 1947 Ford Pilot | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 450 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
