1955 Packard Patrician vs. 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury
To start off, 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Packard Patrician | 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury | |
Make | Packard | Plymouth |
Model | Patrician | Gran Fury |
Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2880 mm |