1955 Studebaker President State vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 51 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon.
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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Falcon 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 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Studebaker | Ford |
Model | President State | Falcon |
Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 357 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |