1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 54 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS 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 | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Packard | Lexus |
| Model | Patrician | LS |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3091 mm |
