2002 McLaren F1 vs. 1946 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 2002 McLaren F1 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 518 more horse power than 1946 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1946 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 594 kg more than 2002 McLaren F1.
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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2002 McLaren F1 | 1946 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | McLaren | Oldsmobile |
Model | F1 | 66 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1946 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 618 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 | 1176 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3030 mm |