1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 271 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166.
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. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ferrari 166 | 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 166 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 385 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3030 mm |