1985 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 28 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 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 605 kg more than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Countach | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Packard |
| Model | Countach | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 448 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 77 L |
