1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester is newer by 50 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) has 123 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 442 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Packard Patrician. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Packard | Subaru |
| Model | Patrician | Forester |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |
