1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Studebaker President State weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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 Ford Falcon (422 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Falcon | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Ford | Studebaker |
| Model | Falcon | President State |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3070 mm |
