1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1961 Cadillac 62 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1956 Packard Patrician.
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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Cadillac | Packard |
| Model | 62 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 77 L |
