1941 Packard 12 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,301 cc (12 cylinders), 1941 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Packard 12 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown.
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:
| 1941 Packard 12 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Packard | Toyota |
| Model | 12 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7301 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2730 mm |
