1963 AC Cobra vs. 1953 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 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. 1953 Packard Patrician has automatic transmission and 1963 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1963 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Packard Patrician will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1953 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | AC | Packard |
| Model | Cobra | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3230 mm |
