1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1941 Packard 12
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1941 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Packard 12 (173 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Packard 12 should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Packard 12 weights approximately 489 kg more than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1941 Packard 12 has manual transmission. 1941 Packard 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1941 Packard 12 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Packard |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 12 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 7756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2424 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3440 mm |