1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1947 Ford Pilot
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 35 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 378 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.
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1982 Ferrari 400 | 1947 Ford Pilot | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Pilot |
Year Released | 1982 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |