1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 695 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari 458. (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari 458.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Packard Patrician | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Packard | Ferrari |
Model | Patrician | 458 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6135 cc | 4499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1213 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 86 L |