1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1948 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1948 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Fairlane | 66 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |