1956 Packard Patrician vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Packard Patrician would be higher. 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 133 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 655 kg more than 1980 Volvo 265. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (230 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Packard | Volvo |
| Model | Patrician | 265 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2660 mm |
