2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 57 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 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
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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2004 Ford Thunderbird | 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Thunderbird | 66 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3932 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |