1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, both 1956 Maserati 450 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 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician.
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 Maserati 450 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Maserati | Packard |
| Model | 450 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3240 mm |
