1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF 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 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XF. (237 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XF.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XF. (500 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Packard | Jaguar |
| Model | Patrician | XF |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
