1956 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, both 1956 Lancia Flaminia 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Flaminia.
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 Lancia Flaminia | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Lancia | Packard |
| Model | Flaminia | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3240 mm |
