1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2008 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2008 Ford Mondeo is newer by 52 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, 2008 Ford Mondeo (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo 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 | 2008 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Bel Air | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 58 L |
