1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1947 Ford Pilot
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 19 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 336 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1947 Ford Pilot | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 127 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
