2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 1943 Packard 12
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1943 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1943 Packard 12. (174 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1943 Packard 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Packard 12 weights approximately 970 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
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:
| 2000 Ferrari 360 | 1943 Packard 12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Packard |
| Model | 360 | 12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3585 cc | 7756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3440 mm |
