1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1956 Packard Patrician is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 715 kg more than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Jeep | Packard |
Model | Station Wagon | Patrician |
Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 6135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 549 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3240 mm |