1972 AMC Matador vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 15 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 475 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | AMC | Packard |
| Model | Matador | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 77 L |
