1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 35 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 380 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Ferrari | Packard |
| Model | 456 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 77 L |
