1955 Studebaker President State vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 54 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1306 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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria 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 | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Studebaker | Ford |
| Model | President State | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2920 mm |
