1996 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 41 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 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 453 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR 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 430 kg more than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR.
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, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | McLaren | Studebaker |
| Model | F1 GTR | President State |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3070 mm |
