2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 45 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 196 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 780 kg more than 2002 Ford Econovan. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Econovan | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Ford | Packard |
| Model | Econovan | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3240 mm |
