1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 60 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1169 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Bel Air | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
