1986 Ford Fairlane vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 29 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 443 kg more than 1986 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Fairlane | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Ford | Packard |
| Model | Fairlane | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3240 mm |
