1955 Studebaker President State vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Studebaker President State. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Studebaker President State would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 46 kg more than 1955 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, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Studebaker President State | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Studebaker | Pontiac |
| Model | President State | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |
