1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Oldsmobile 66 (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Oldsmobile 66 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 331 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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.
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 300 | 66 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |