1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1953 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1953 Packard Patrician has automatic transmission and 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Packard Patrician will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1953 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Abarth | Packard |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3230 mm |
