1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1983 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 30 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, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 238 kg more than 1983 Ford Capri.
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, 1983 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Capri 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 | 1983 Ford Capri | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Bel Air | Capri |
Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2570 mm |