1979 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1943 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 36 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 3,902 cc (6 cylinders), 1943 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX.
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 Nissan 260 ZX | 1943 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
Model | 260 ZX | 66 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1943 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 3902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |