1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 3 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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.
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1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Packard |
Model | 300 | Patrician |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3240 mm |