2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 51 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 763 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.
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, 2006 Dodge Ram (713 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Dodge | Studebaker |
| Model | Ram | President State |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 713 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3070 mm |
