1954 Packard Patrician vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 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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1954 Packard Patrician | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Packard | Ferrari |
Model | Patrician | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 570 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1938 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2649 mm |