1956 Ford 12 M vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, both 1956 Ford 12 M and 1956 Packard Patrician were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1956 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford 12 M.
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:
| 1956 Ford 12 M | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Ford | Packard |
| Model | 12 M | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3240 mm |
