1947 Ferrari 159S vs. 1948 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1948 Oldsmobile 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 159S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 159S would be higher. At 3,902 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Ferrari 159S (123 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ferrari 159S should accelerate faster than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 159S.
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.
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1947 Ferrari 159S | 1948 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 159S | 66 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1903 cc | 3902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1770 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3030 mm |