1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1960 Holden FC
To start off, 1960 Holden FC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,869 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC.
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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1960 Holden FC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Bel Air | FC |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |
