1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 14 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 465 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
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) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Ferrari | Packard |
| Model | 365 GT | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 77 L |
