2004 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 48 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 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 35 kg more than 1956 Packard Patrician. 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (998 Nm) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Packard |
| Model | SL | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 998 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 77 L |
