1988 Ferrari F1 88 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 is newer by 32 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 (612 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 should accelerate faster than 1956 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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1988 Ferrari F1 88 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Ferrari | Packard |
Model | F1 88 | Patrician |
Year Released | 1988 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 12000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3240 mm |