1996 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 49 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 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 656 kg more than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR.
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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1996 McLaren F1 GTR | 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | McLaren | Oldsmobile |
Model | F1 GTR | 66 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1947 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6061 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 627 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3030 mm |