1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1955 Ford 12 M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford 12 M.
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. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1955 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Bel Air | 12 M |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2500 mm |