1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1945 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1945 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1945 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
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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1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1945 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 365 GT | 66 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1945 |
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 | 320 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 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 | 1610 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3030 mm |