1955 Studebaker President State vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 55 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 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 920 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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 | 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Studebaker | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | President State | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3294 mm |
