1953 Packard Patrician vs. 1970 Porsche 908
To start off, 1970 Porsche 908 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 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. 1953 Packard Patrician has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 908 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 908 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:
| 1953 Packard Patrician | 1970 Porsche 908 | |
| Make | Packard | Porsche |
| Model | Patrician | 908 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 2195 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
