2005 BMW 630 vs. 1947 Ford Pilot
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 58 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, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1947 Ford Pilot. (85 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 312 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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 630 | 1947 Ford Pilot | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Pilot |
Year Released | 2005 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 6.2:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 127 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |