1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1947 Ford Pilot
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 38 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Pilot weights approximately 392 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1947 Ford Pilot | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
