1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 50 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 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger 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, 2006 Ford Ranger 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Bel Air | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 59 L |
