1968 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1942 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 26 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1942 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1942 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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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1968 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1942 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 365 GTC | 66 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1942 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 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 | 1520 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |