1960 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1952 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1952 Packard Patrician has automatic transmission and 1960 Hudson Metropolitan has manual transmission. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1952 Packard Patrician will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Hudson Metropolitan | 1952 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Hudson | Packard |
Model | Metropolitan | Patrician |
Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 5199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3230 mm |