1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 27 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician.
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.
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1984 Ferrari GTO | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Ferrari | Packard |
Model | GTO | Patrician |
Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3240 mm |