1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 225 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
Make | Mercury | Studebaker |
Model | Comet | President State |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |