1966 Mazda Familia vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1966 Mazda Familia is newer by 10 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 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1966 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mazda Familia | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Mazda | Packard |
| Model | Familia | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 984 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 77 L |
