2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (310 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 179 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (730 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Packard |
| Model | E | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 730 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 77 L |
