1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 49 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, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 89 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape 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, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2006 Ford Escape | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Bel Air | Escape |
Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2630 mm |