Would you like to see a 1955 Chevy put through its paces on the test track at the GM Proving Ground? How about one pulling 16 other full-size cars to prove that its engine has lots of torque? Do you enjoy viewing vintage testing equipment in use? If so, then be advised that all this and more can be experienced in just under 10 minutes in the confidential Chevrolet sales film Modern Engineering Series: Volume Three, Torque Talk.

Of course, there are head-to-head comparisons between Chevrolet, Ford, and Plymouth, as well. All three cars are said to be similar models with comparable prices, standard V-8 engines, and automatic transmissions. The model names weren’t revealed, however, nor were any descriptions of the competing engines.

Using “standard V-8 engines” as a guide, to provide additional context, here are some specs that were published for the new models in the February 1955 annual auto issue of Popular Mechanics. Chevy’s 265-cu.in. V-8 was listed at 162 hp and 257 lb-ft of torque. Quite similar in stats was Ford’s 272-cu.in. V-8 at 162 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Plymouth’s V-8 was listed as 260-cu.in. (commonly known as a 259) and rated at 167 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque. However, Plymouth had used a 241-cu.in. V-8 engine with 157 hp earlier, so the test car may have had that engine. All of the above engines had two-barrel carburetors.

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