1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 310 kg more than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Studebaker |
Model | Crown Victoria | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3041 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3070 mm |