1956 Packard Patrician vs. 1955 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1956 Packard Patrician is newer by 1 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. Both 1956 Packard Patrician and 1955 Packard Patrician are equipped with a 5,767 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 271 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Packard Patrician | 1955 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Packard | Packard |
| Model | Patrician | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3240 mm |
