1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 1944 Packard 12
To start off, 1944 Packard 12 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1944 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Packard 12 (173 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1942 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1944 Packard 12 should accelerate faster than 1942 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Packard 12 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1942 Cadillac 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1942 Cadillac 60 | 1944 Packard 12 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Packard |
| Model | 60 | 12 |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5671 cc | 7756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3440 mm |
