Packard V12 vs. Lincoln Model K
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I've been helping a friend on a 1935 Lincoln Model K. It has the 414ci, 150 HP V12. I am looking for some thoughts on the merits of the Packard V12 vs. the model K, or vice versa. Thanks in advance for the tire-kicking, and BigKev, please correct me if this is too far off topic for PackardInfo.
I thought about posting this on the AACA forum, but it seems this forum is more active and very informed.
Posted on: 2018/12/20 18:45
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1937 120 1092 - Original survivor for driving and continued preservation. Project blog / Registry
1937 115 1082 - Total basket case, partial restoration, sold Hershey 2015 Project blog / Registry |
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The Lincoln Model K V-12 414ci was designed initially as a 382 ci for the '33 KA, a lower-priced companion to the magnificent 1932-'33 Model KB V-12 448ci. The K engine is still the old multi-piece build: barrel crankcase with cylinder jug blocks but does have side-by-side connecting rods that superseded the fork and blade that was a Lincoln trademark. Of the multi-cylinder '30's engines, it was in the mid-range size and horsepower. It's forte was developing high torque at low rpms for the ability to be driven very smoothly with a minimum of shifting and untoward fuss. Both Lincolns were major financial drains which only continued under the patronage of Edsel Ford. Fortunately, old man Henry didn't cut the money off as Lincoln was beleaguered Edsel's only creative outlet. As such, he kept the Lincoln chassis clothed in more magnificent custom coachwork than any other luxury make save maybe Stutz and Duesenberg. Of the other Lincoln V-12, the H-Series, its a four cylinder extension of the Ford flathead V-8, with all the deficits that engine had magnified. Enthusiasts have labored to correct or minimize the worst of its problems. But, its a very different animal than any prior Lincoln engine, one that needs the revs kept high to get decent performance. The 120 282 is light years a better engine. Steve
Posted on: 2018/12/21 20:49
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.....epigram time.....
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Did the big Lincolns use the transverse leaf springs like the Fords?
Posted on: 2018/12/22 9:38
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Pic of 34 Lincoln front suspension also lincoln to nice set of detail photos does not appear to be low priced car.
https://stlouiscarmuseum.com/inventory/listing/1934-lincoln-ka522-a-2-4-passenger-rumble-seat-coupe/
Posted on: 2018/12/22 14:10
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Thanks Acold looks to be the conventional parallel leaf springs then.
John
Posted on: 2018/12/22 19:30
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The Lincoln K series engine and chassis are neck and neck with Packard in my humble opinion. The are both downdraft, which makes them better than the Cadillac V-12 and V-16, at least to me. Very torquey, smooth engines, and the whole car is turned out beautifully.
Posted on: 2018/12/22 23:36
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Thanks for all of the insights. I did notice the parquet wood was beautiful, but I don't like grill as much!
Posted on: 2018/12/23 20:16
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1937 120 1092 - Original survivor for driving and continued preservation. Project blog / Registry
1937 115 1082 - Total basket case, partial restoration, sold Hershey 2015 Project blog / Registry |
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