1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66

To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 43 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1990 Ford Fairlane.

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. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1947 Oldsmobile 66 has manual transmission. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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