1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1956 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air and 1956 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,784 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Thunderbird (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1956 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:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1956 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Bel Air | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 4784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2600 mm |
