1941 Oldsmobile 66 vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1941 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1941 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Firebird.
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:
| 1941 Oldsmobile 66 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
| Model | 66 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3903 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
