1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1948 Studebaker Commander
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Studebaker Commander would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1948 Studebaker Commander. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1948 Studebaker Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 242 kg more than 1948 Studebaker Commander. 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. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1948 Studebaker Commander has manual transmission. 1948 Studebaker Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 1948 Studebaker Commander | |
Make | Ford | Studebaker |
Model | Crown Victoria | Commander |
Year Released | 1985 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |