1955 Studebaker President State vs. 2012 Ford E-350

To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 57 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1280 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.

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