1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1947 Ford Pilot

To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 24 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 588 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. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1947 Ford Pilot has manual transmission. 1947 Ford Pilot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Buick Riviera 1947 Ford Pilot
Make Buick Ford
Model Riviera Pilot
Year Released 1971 1947
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7468 cc 3622 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 311 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.3:1 6.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2040 kg 1452 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2760 mm


 

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