Re: Packard Search - Decisions
Posted by humanpotatohybrid On 2022/4/24 10:14:04
Unlike Fords of the era, even in the 30's Packards with the Twin Six / V12 could hit 100 mph, so there was no shortage of power. In the 50's the top speed was around 110. You can look at the sales brochures in the Literature Archive here, or check Model Information, to see HP figures.
I've heard of people changing the gear ratio in the differential for some of the older ones so the engine doesn't rev as high on the freeway, but for normal travel any well-functioning Packard of that era should be sufficient. I think for many, the larger concern is stopping, not going.
I've heard of people changing the gear ratio in the differential for some of the older ones so the engine doesn't rev as high on the freeway, but for normal travel any well-functioning Packard of that era should be sufficient. I think for many, the larger concern is stopping, not going.
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