1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1945 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1945 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1945 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1945 Oldsmobile 66 has manual transmission. 1945 Oldsmobile 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1945 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 500 | 66 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |