1943 Packard 12 vs. 1953 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1953 Packard Patrician is newer by 10 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.
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. 1953 Packard Patrician has automatic transmission and 1943 Packard 12 has manual transmission. 1943 Packard 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Packard Patrician will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Packard 12 | 1953 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Packard | Packard |
| Model | 12 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7756 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3230 mm |
