1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Pontiac GTO is newer by 49 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO 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 Packard Patrician | 2005 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Packard | Pontiac |
| Model | Patrician | GTO |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2800 mm |
