1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 would be higher. At 7,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 (153 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 weights approximately 1605 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 has manual transmission. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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