1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1996 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 43 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 137 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1996 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Bel Air | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
