1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1953 Studebaker Commander
To start off, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Studebaker Commander would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Studebaker Commander (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Studebaker Commander should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Studebaker Commander weights approximately 62 kg more than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Studebaker Commander. (258 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Studebaker Commander.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 1953 Studebaker Commander | |
Make | Ford | Studebaker |
Model | Crown Victoria | Commander |
Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3070 mm |