1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 51 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 261 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.
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:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Falcon | 66 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1947 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |
