1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1947 Ford Pilot
To start off, 1976 Cadillac Seville is newer by 29 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 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 448 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. 1976 Cadillac Seville 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. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 1947 Ford Pilot | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
