1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1947 Ford Pilot
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 49 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 998 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. 1996 Bentley Continental 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. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 1947 Ford Pilot | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |
