1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,860 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 612 kg more than 1986 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Bel Air | Sierra |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |