1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1944 Packard 12
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 23 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 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1944 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1944 Packard 12. (173 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1944 Packard 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Packard 12 weights approximately 1505 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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:
| 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1944 Packard 12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Packard |
| Model | 250 GTO | 12 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 7756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3440 mm |
