1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 26 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 157 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.
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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Jaguar | Studebaker |
| Model | XJS | President State |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3070 mm |
