1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mariner 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 3,869 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mariner (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2004 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Bel Air | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 62 L |
