1955 Packard Patrician vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 37 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. In terms of performance, 1955 Packard Patrician (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 968. (241 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 968.
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 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Packard | Porsche |
| Model | Patrician | 968 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2510 mm |
