1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1958 Ford Zodiac is newer by 1 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 883 kg more than 1958 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Zodiac | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Ford | Packard |
Model | Zodiac | Patrician |
Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 6135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3240 mm |