1948 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1948 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 189 kg more than 1947 Oldsmobile 66.
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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1948 Chrysler Town & Country | 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
Model | Town & Country | 66 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1947 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 3030 mm |