1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 57 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 64 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 536 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Packard | Ford |
| Model | Patrician | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 150 L |
