1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1945 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1957 Ford 12 M is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Oldsmobile 66 (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1945 Oldsmobile 66 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1957 Ford 12 M. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 12 M | 1945 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | 12 M | 66 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |