1955 Studebaker President State vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 26 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 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 26 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 125 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Studebaker President State | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Studebaker | Ford |
| Model | President State | Granada |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2780 mm |
