1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 52 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition 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 185 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Bel Air | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
