1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1952 Packard Patrician
To start off, both 1952 Jaguar XK and 1952 Packard Patrician were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Packard Patrician 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.
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1952 Jaguar XK | 1952 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Jaguar | Packard |
Model | XK | Patrician |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 5199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3230 mm |