1948 Oldsmobile 66 vs. 1956 Packard Carribean
To start off, 1956 Packard Carribean is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Carribean (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1948 Oldsmobile 66.
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:
| 1948 Oldsmobile 66 | 1956 Packard Carribean | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Packard |
| Model | 66 | Carribean |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3902 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3240 mm |
