1956 Packard Carribean vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Packard Carribean. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Packard Carribean would be higher. At 6,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Carribean (306 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. (290 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1508 kg more than 1956 Packard Carribean.
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:
| 1956 Packard Carribean | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Packard | Lincoln |
| Model | Carribean | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6129 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2249 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2870 mm |
