1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 24 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 166. 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. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ferrari 166 | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 166 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1935 kg |