1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 32 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 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 20 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Ferrari | Studebaker |
| Model | Testarossa | President State |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3070 mm |
