1943 Packard 12 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1943 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1943 Packard 12. (174 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1943 Packard 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Packard 12 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
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:
| 1943 Packard 12 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Packard | Pontiac |
| Model | 12 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7756 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3030 mm |
