1970 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1946 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta (302 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1946 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1946 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta.
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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1970 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1946 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mangusta | 66 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1946 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |