1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1968 Dodge Polara is newer by 21 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 296 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara.
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. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 1947 Oldsmobile 66 has manual transmission. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Dodge Polara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Dodge Polara | 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
Model | Polara | 66 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |