2004 Ford E-250 vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 2004 Ford E-250 is newer by 49 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-250 weights approximately 820 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-250 (389 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-250 | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Ford | Studebaker |
| Model | E-250 | President State |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3070 mm |
