1944 Packard 12 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,301 cc (12 cylinders), 1944 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Packard 12 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
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:
| 1944 Packard 12 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Packard | Talbot |
| Model | 12 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7301 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2820 mm |
