1961 Maserati 5000 GT vs. 1956 Packard Carribean
To start off, 1961 Maserati 5000 GT is newer by 5 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, 1961 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Packard Carribean. (306 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Carribean. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Carribean weights approximately 749 kg more than 1961 Maserati 5000 GT.
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:
| 1961 Maserati 5000 GT | 1956 Packard Carribean | |
| Make | Maserati | Packard |
| Model | 5000 GT | Carribean |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 6129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3240 mm |
