1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 22 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 115 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 385 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412. 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, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bristol 412. (366 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Bristol | Packard |
| Model | 412 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3240 mm |
