Poll: Which '48? (1/14/2023)

Tough choice because I really like both, despite their bulk. I have to go with the Packard by a slight margin.

Posted by: @david-green

Tough choice because I really like both, despite their bulk. I have to go with the Packard by a slight margin.

The Packard is the one with the most "bulk".

This one was a no-brainer for me.  THE HUDSON without hesitation.  The Packard is an Elephant in comparison, and that's being polite.  

Two different price classes here but my vote goes to the lower-priced car, the Hudson.

I think Hudson and Packard would have made better merger partners back in the 50s than both of the ones they actually made.

Both are favorites of mine, but I agree with Moe that they are in two different price classes.  Ride, comfort, quality of construction would put me in the Packard.  But just plain good looks would send me to the Hudson.  Hudson is my choice.

Of course, they are two different price classes. Where is it written they must be in the same class? Many comparisons have been in different price classes. In this case the similarity is the "bathtub" styling.  Sometimes we have to color outside the lines. 

I chose the Hudson although the Packard is probably a better car.  

Since they both look very similar, I had to go with a tie.  I loved them both.

Agree with John, both could happily find a home in my garage, have to vote a tie with these 2 beauty’s!!

Based strictly on looks the Hudson wins hands down. Based strictly on handling the Hudson. Based strictly on quality the Packard although the Hudson was no slouch in that department either. Hudson for me.

I went for the Packard to enjoy the extra luxury if not the size.

Posted by: @moe-parr

Two different price classes here but my vote goes to the lower-priced car, the Hudson.

I think Hudson and Packard would have made better merger partners back in the 50s than both of the ones they actually made.

I agree with you about the merger issue.  That mid 1950's time period was one of the most interesting in car history.  Originally there had been talks of Nash, Hudson, Studebaker, and Packard coming together in an attempt to rival the Big Three, but that proposed marriage fell apart fast.  For what my opinion is worth, I think had the four automakers been able to combine their talents as intended, I think they'd have certainly been a major player throughout the 50's and beyond.  

Posted by: @bob-jackman

Based strictly on looks the Hudson wins hands down. Based strictly on handling the Hudson. Based strictly on quality the Packard although the Hudson was no slouch in that department either. Hudson for me.

My thoughts exactly Bob.  Hudson for me too.

Posted by: @georgeschire

Posted by: @moe-parr

I think Hudson and Packard would have made better merger partners back in the 50s than both of the ones they actually made.

I agree with you about the merger issue.  That mid 1950's time period was one of the most interesting in car history.  Originally there had been talks of Nash, Hudson, Studebaker, and Packard coming together in an attempt to rival the Big Three, but that proposed marriage fell apart fast.  For what my opinion is worth, I think had the four automakers been able to combine their talents as intended, I think they'd have certainly been a major player throughout the 50's and beyond.  

I think Hudson and Packard shared a similar commitment to engineering and didn't overlap in the marketplace so would have made an excellent fit.