2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 43 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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford ST 460 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Ford | Packard |
Model | ST 460 | Patrician |
Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 6135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 549 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3240 mm |