1967 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 12 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 60 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, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 365 GT | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Ferrari | Studebaker |
| Model | 365 GT | President State |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 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 | 1610 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3070 mm |
