1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 643 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
Make | De Tomaso | Oldsmobile |
Model | Deauville | Jetfire |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |