1942 Ford Taunus vs. 1948 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1948 Oldsmobile 66 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,902 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Oldsmobile 66 (100 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1942 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Oldsmobile 66 should accelerate faster than 1942 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1942 Ford Taunus. 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:
1942 Ford Taunus | 1948 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Taunus | 66 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 3902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3030 mm |