1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 4 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 252 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Austin | Packard |
| Model | A 40 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 77 L |
