2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 48 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 84 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 578 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. 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) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Ford | Packard |
| Model | Mustang | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 77 L |
