1967 Jensen FF vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1967 Jensen FF 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jensen FF (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen FF weights approximately 425 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jensen FF (587 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1967 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jensen FF | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Jensen | Studebaker |
| Model | FF | President State |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3070 mm |
