1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1943 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1943 Oldsmobile 66 has manual transmission. 1943 Oldsmobile 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1943 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 300 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 3902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
