1961 Ford Station Wagon vs. 1955 Pontiac Star Chief
To start off, 1961 Ford Station Wagon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Pontiac Star Chief. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Pontiac Star Chief would be higher. At 4,715 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Pontiac Star Chief is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Station Wagon weights approximately 164 kg more than 1955 Pontiac Star Chief.
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. 1961 Ford Station Wagon has automatic transmission and 1955 Pontiac Star Chief has manual transmission. 1955 Pontiac Star Chief will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Ford Station Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Station Wagon | 1955 Pontiac Star Chief | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Station Wagon | Star Chief |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3655 cc | 4715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1656 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |