1954 Chrysler Windsor vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1957 Packard Patrician is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Chrysler Windsor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Chrysler Windsor would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Chrysler Windsor. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1954 Chrysler Windsor.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Chrysler Windsor | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Chrysler | Packard |
| Model | Windsor | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5420 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3240 mm |
