1955 Ford Zephyr vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, both 1955 Ford Zephyr and 1955 Studebaker President State were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Studebaker President State (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 405 kg more than 1955 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1955 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Zephyr | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
Make | Ford | Studebaker |
Model | Zephyr | President State |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3070 mm |