1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2011 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2011 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 55 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 145 more horse power than 2011 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 209 kg more than 2011 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mazda BT-50 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, 2011 Mazda BT-50 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda BT-50. (330 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda BT-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2011 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Packard | Mazda |
| Model | Patrician | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
