1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 5 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, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 40 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, 1955 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Ferrari | Studebaker |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | President State |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3070 mm |
