1955 Jaguar MK VII vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1955 Jaguar MK VII is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Studebaker President State. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Studebaker President State would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar MK VII (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar MK VII should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar MK VII weights approximately 219 kg more than 1954 Studebaker President State. 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, 1954 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. (275 Nm). This means 1954 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Jaguar MK VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Jaguar MK VII | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Jaguar | Studebaker |
| Model | MK VII | President State |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3070 mm |
