1958 Mercedes-Benz SC vs. 1942 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC 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 Mercedes-Benz SC (105 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1942 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1942 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC.
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 Mercedes-Benz SC | 1942 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | SC | 66 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2194 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |