1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 48 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Bel Air | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 106 L |
