1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 8 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 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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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1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 190 | 66 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |