2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Studebaker President State. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Studebaker President State would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Studebaker President State weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Ford | Studebaker |
| Model | Mustang | President State |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3070 mm |
