1955 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1191 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Bel Air | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4343 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3327 mm |
