1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger 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 Ranger 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Bel Air | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2840 mm |
