1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1957 Packard Carribean
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Carribean. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Carribean would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1957 Packard Carribean. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1957 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.
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1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1957 Packard Carribean | |
Make | Ferrari | Packard |
Model | 250 GTO | Carribean |
Year Released | 1967 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3240 mm |