1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1943 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 42 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1943 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 300 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3030 mm |
