1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1968 Ford GT 40 is newer by 12 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Ford | Packard |
| Model | GT 40 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 77 L |
