2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 52 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 384 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram 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, 2009 Dodge Ram 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Dodge | Packard |
| Model | Ram | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 552 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 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 | 1691 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 77 L |
