1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1942 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1942 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1942 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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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1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1942 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 250 Testarossa | 66 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3030 mm |