1984 Ford GT vs. 1948 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 36 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 3,902 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1984 Ford GT.
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:
1984 Ford GT | 1948 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | GT | 66 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1948 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3030 mm |