2006 Ford E-250 vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 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 330 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250.
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 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-250 | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Ford | Studebaker |
| Model | E-250 | President State |
| Year Released | 2006 | 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 | 226 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 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 |
