1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 56 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram 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 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Packard | Dodge |
| Model | Patrician | Ram |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3569 mm |
