1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 56 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 12 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
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, 2012 Ford Transit Connect, 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Bel Air | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 58 L |