1962 AC Aceca vs. 1944 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1962 AC Aceca is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1944 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1944 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 979 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
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:
1962 AC Aceca | 1944 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
Model | Aceca | 66 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1944 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3030 mm |