2006 Ford F-150 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 49 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, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 359 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150.
Because 2006 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Packard Patrician. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Ford | Packard |
| Model | F-150 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 77 L |
