1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 18 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 203 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1974 Mazda 929. 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 929 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Mazda | Packard |
| Model | 929 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 77 L |
