1951 Ferrari 195 vs. 1948 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1951 Ferrari 195 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,902 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 816 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 195.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 195 | 1948 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 195 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 3902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1770 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
