1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Studebaker President State. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Studebaker President State would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1954 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Ferrari | Studebaker |
| Model | 400 | President State |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
