1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1941 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Oldsmobile 66 (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Oldsmobile 66 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 656 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1941 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Cortina | 66 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3030 mm |