1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1947 Ford Pilot
To start off, 1953 Fiat 1100 is newer by 6 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 33 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ford Pilot should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 622 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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:
1953 Fiat 1100 | 1947 Ford Pilot | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Pilot |
Year Released | 1953 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
Top Speed | 118 km/hour | 127 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |