1943 Oldsmobile 66 vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 456.
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. 1993 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1943 Oldsmobile 66 has manual transmission. 1943 Oldsmobile 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Oldsmobile 66 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ferrari |
| Model | 66 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3902 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
