1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1996 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 1996 Ford Mondeo is newer by 39 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 1996 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 406 kg more than 1996 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1996 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Bel Air | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |
