2008 Ford E-150 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 51 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 61 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 998 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Ford | Packard |
| Model | E-150 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 77 L |
