1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 40 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 725 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Ferrari | Packard |
| Model | F355 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3240 mm |
