1981 Ford Granada vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 25 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 197 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 740 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Ford | Packard |
| Model | Granada | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 77 L |
